The philosophy of nature of St. Thomas Aquinas : nature, the universe, man
- Title
- The philosophy of nature of St. Thomas Aquinas : nature, the universe, man / Leo J. Elders.
- Published by
- Frankfurt am Main ; New York : P. Lang, ©1997.
- Author
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Details
- Description
- 387 pages; 21 cm
- Alternative title
- Philosophy of nature of Saint Thomas Aquinas
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- History.
- Contents
- Is the world one or does it consist of different substances? -- The principles of beings which are subject to change -- Nature as the principle of change -- Substance and quantity -- Movement -- Problems of space and place -- Time -- The cause of movement -- Local movement and energy -- Origin,size ,duration and structure of the universe -- Alteratin coming into being and perishing -- The principle of individuation -- Intensification and remission expansion and contraction chemical combinations -- On life in general -- Animals -- Cognition -- Sense cognition -- Man -- The Soul --The Body-Man's unity-- Origin and survival of the soul -- The intellect and its object -- The will and free choice-The collaboration between the faculties -- Man in the world and in history -- The origin of life, of the classes of living beings and man.-- The anthropology of Aquinas and some recent views about man.
- Owning institution
- Princeton University Library
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.