The One and the Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics

by W. Norris Clarke

Publisher:

University of Notre Dame Press

, 2001

Overview

When it is taught today, metaphysics is often presented as a fragmented view of philosophy that ignores the fundamental issues of its classical precedents. Eschewing these postmodern approaches, W. Norris Clarke finds an integrated vision of reality in the wisdom of Aquinas and here offers a contemporary version of systematic metaphysics in the Thomistic tradition. The One and the Many presents metaphysics as an integrated whole which draws on Aquinas’ themes, structure, and insight without attempting to summarize his work. Although its primary inspiration is the philosophy of St. Thomas himself, it also takes into account significant contributions not only of later philosophers but also of those developments in modern science that have philosophical bearing, from the Big Bang to evolution.

Praise for The One and the Many

• Finds an integrated vision of reality in the wisdom of Aquinas.
• Offers a contemporary version of systematic metaphysics in the Thomistic tradition.
• Takes into account significant contributions.

Product Details

• Title: The One and the Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics
• Author: W. Norris Clarke
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Print Publication Date: 2001
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 324
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Metaphysics; Thomists
• ISBNs: 9780268037079, 026803706, 0268037078, 9780268077242, 026807724X
• Resource ID: LLS:NMNYTHMMTPHYSCS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:27:48Z

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