On Aquinas: Foreword by Sir Anthony Kenny

by Herbert McCabe

Publisher:

Burns & Oates

, 2008

Overview

Published posthumously, this study is thoroughly rewarding and will increase McCabe’s reputation as one of Britain’s finest theologians of recent years.

The revival of interest in Aquinas has run simultaneously with the rise of interest in Aristotle, on whose philosophy Aquinas based his own. On Aquinas is a masterly work of exposition written with breathtaking clarity.

By the use of simple modern analogy Mccabe brings Aquinas’s thought to life and underlines the crucial influence of Aquinas on our own contemporary thought. It is rare to find a work of philosophical exposition which is exciting to read.

Even those who are unfamiliar with Aquinas will find this book gripping.

Key Features

McCabe’s work is praised by people as varied as Alasdair MacIntyre, Anthony Kenny and Terry Eagleton.
Interest in Aquinas is on the increase among theologians and philosophers - even those in the latter group who do not believe in God.
The work of an outstandingly creative theologian and philosopher writing about one of the greatest geniuses of all times.

Contents

Introduction by Brian Davies

1 The Historical Context
2 Definitions and Descriptions
3 The Cat and the Mouse
4 Matter and Form
5 The Self in the Narrative Mode
6 Emotions
7 Human Reasoning
8 Knowledge
9 Virtues and Vices
10 Experience
11 Imagination
12 Temperateness

Praise for On Aquinas

[T]he book is a river of thought...I commend this fine work to both light and serious readers.

McCabe’s genuis was for explaining. For the reader new to Aquinas, this makes for an accessible introduction. He does not shy away from technical vocabulary but explains it clearly, translating the key Latin terms with imagination and insight... For anyone interested in Thomas Aquinas, this is the book of the year.

Product Details

• Title: On Aquinas: Foreword by Sir Anthony Kenny
• Author: Herbert McCabe
• Publisher: Burns & Oates
• Print Publication Date: 2008
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 192
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9781441101686, 9780860124610, 0860124614, 1441101683
• Resource ID: LLS:9781441101686
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T23:59:13Z

About Herbert McCabe

Herbert McCabe (1926-2001) was an English Dominican priest, theologian and philosopher, who was born in Middlesbrough in the North Riding of Yorkshire. After studying chemistry and philosophy at Manchester University, he joined the Dominicans in 1949, where under Victor White he began his life-long study of the works of Thomas Aquinas. He was also a student of Columba Ryan. He is often confused with the Irish oarsman of the same name.