Essence And Operation In The Teaching Of St. Thomas And Some Modern Philosophies

By Mary Dominica Mullen

Book Overview

""Essence and Operation in the Teaching of St. Thomas and Some Modern Philosophies"" is a scholarly work written by Mary Dominica Mullen. The book explores the philosophical concepts of essence and operation as they are understood in the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas and some modern philosophers. Mullen delves into the historical and philosophical background of these concepts and examines their significance for understanding the nature of being and the relationship between essence and existence. The book also discusses the ways in which these concepts have been applied in various fields, including theology, metaphysics, and ethics. Mullen's analysis is rigorous and thorough, drawing on a wide range of sources and engaging with the work of prominent philosophers such as Martin Heidegger and Jacques Maritain. Overall, ""Essence and Operation in the Teaching of St. Thomas and Some Modern Philosophies"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy or the intersection of philosophy and theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163197963
• ISBN13: 9781163197967
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"