What is the relation of the state to God? How can a man be both a "political animal" and a follower of Christ? These enduring questions are considered in detail in this volume of selected writings of St Thomas Aquinas. Among the most influential of the medieval philosophers, he is recognized for synthesizing Christian theology with Artistotelian metaphysics, recognized for synthesizing Christian theology with Artistotelian metaphysics, and providing a philosophical defence of Christianity addressed to the non-Christian reader. This selection specifically focuses on Aquinas's concepts of politics, justice and social conflicts, and the impact they have on society. In a discussion of the historical background and evolution of St Thomas Aquinas's political ideas, the editor explains their enduring influence and legacy. He also provides explanatory notes and a glossary of unusual terms and unfamiliar words.

Political Ideas of ST. Thomas Aquinas

Politics & Social Sciences

Aquinas

Philosophy

Free Press

In traditional catalogues of Aristotle's works, "On Sense and What Is Sensed" and "On Memory and Recollection" are the immediate sequels to his "On the Soul," and the first two books of his so-called parva naturalia, or "little works in natural philosophy." In keeping with this order, Thomas Aquinas began his series of Aristotelian commentaries with a commentary on "On the Soul," which he followed with commentaries on "On Sense and What Is Sensed" and "On Memory and Recollection," written in 1268-70. Until now, these latter two commentaries have never been published in English translation. The translations presented in this volume are based on the critical Leonine edition of the commentaries, which includes the Latin translations of the Aristotelian texts on which Aquinas commented. The volume includes English translations of these Latin translations, allowing the reader to compare Aristotelian text and Thomistic commentary in detail. The translations of both commentaries are furnished with introductions and notes by the translators.
 The commentary on "On Sense and What Is Sensed" is divided into a prologue and eighteen chapters. In the prologue Aquinas makes an important statement concerning the division and order of the theoretical sciences. In the commentary he clarifies and develops the text's discussion of sense-powers, its "application" of sense-powers to organs and objects, and its concluding questions concerning the object and medium of sensation, and the role of the "common sense." In "digressions" from his literal exposition, Aquinas presents discussions bearing on psychology, epistemology, natural philosophy, and metaphysics.
 The commentary on "On Memory and Recollection" is divided into eight chapters, the first three of which deal with memory, and the last five with recollection. The former part addresses three questions: "What is memory?" "To what part of the soul does memory belong?" and "What is the cause of remembering?" The part on recollection also addresses three questions: "What is recollection?" "How does recollecting take place?" and "What is the difference between memory and recollection?" In "digressions," Aquinas explores more fully the issues arising from the exposition of the text.
 ABOUT THE TRANSLATORS:
 Kevin White is associate professor of philosophy at the Catholic University of America. Edward M. Macierowski is associate professor of philosophy and classical languages at Benedictine College.
 PRAISE FOR THE BOOK:
 "This volume…does the great service of making Aquinas' commentaries on these two short works available in English for the first time…"This volume makes a serious and worthwhile contribution to the study of Aquinas, Aristotle, and the tradition to which they both belong." -- Arthur Madigan, S.J., Review of Metaphysics
 "The translations are clear and literate... [of] immediate interest to specialists in medieval philosophy and Thomists, especially in so far as it helps to clarify questions of psychology and epistemology in Aquinas' thinking about the soul (anima). -- Thomas Cooksey, The Classical Outlook

Commentaries on Aristotle's "On Sense and What Is Sensed" and "On Memory and Recollection" (St Thomas Aquinas)

The Catholic University of America Press

Aquinas, Saint Thomas, Anton Charles Pegis Thomas, Thomas, Anton Charles Pegis

Basic Writings of Saint Thomas Aquinas

SAINT THOMAS

Anton Charles Pegis Thomas

Thomas, Anton Charles Pegis

Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.

This volume begins with excerpts from Aquinas' commentary on De Anima, excerpts that proceed from a general consideration of soul as common to all living things to a consideration of the animal soul and, finally, to what is peculiar to the human soul. These are followed by the Treatise on Man, Aquinas' most famous discussion of human nature, but one whose organization is dictated by theological concerns and whose philosophical importance is thus best appreciated when seen as presented here: within the historical philosophical framework of which it constitutes a development. Aquinas' discussions of the will and the passions follow, providing fruitful points of comparison with other philosophers.

On Human Nature (Aquinas)

Thomas S. Hibbs

Saint Thomas Aquinas Selected Writings

THOMAS

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