Omne Agens Agit Sibi Simile: A Repetition of Scholastic Metaphysics

by Philipp W. Rosemann

The principle, omne agens agit sibi simile, "every agent causes something similar to itself," is fundamental to Scholastic metaphysics, and especially natural theology. In fact, it is only upon its vasis that inferences can be made from creaturely characteristics to the nature of the Creator. However, omne agens agit sibi simile, is taken for granted even by an author such as Saint Thomas Aquinas, who never feels any need to justify...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9061867770
• ISBN13: 9789061867777
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Leuven University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher