A Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Gorman, Michael.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• metaphysics.
• Metaphysics.
• Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274.

Genre:

• Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D. C. : Catholic University of America Press, 2024.

Summary:

"A Contemporary Introduction to Metaphysics provides the reader with an introductory presentation of key themes in Thomistic metaphysics. There are many such books, but this one is, to use a phrase Michael Gorman has adopted, "analytic-facing," i.e., it presents things in dialogue with analytic philosophy. It begins by explaining what philosophy is, what metaphysics is, and how these relate to other kinds of thinking. It then moves through a series of topics, ending with a brief look at applications of metaphysical thinking in theology"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

• Intro
• Contents
• List of Tables and Figures
• Prefatory Remarks for Readers of Various Kinds
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• 1. Basic Beings and Their Features
• 2. Change
• 3. Parts
• 4. Causes
• 5. Universals and Particulars
• 6. The Way Things Might Have Been
• 7. Thoughts about Everything
• 8. To the Edge of Metaphysics... and Beyond!
• 9. Metaphysics outside Normal Operating Conditions
• 10. Not the Conclusion
• Recommended Readings
• Bibliography
• Index.

Notes:

• Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Gorman, Michael. A Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics

ISBN:

9780813237343

OCLC:

1451807157