Saint Thomas Aquinas, of the Order of Preachers 1225-1274: A Biographical Study of the Angelic Doctor (1911)

John Placid Conway

Saint Thomas Aquinas, of the Order of Preachers 1225-1274: A Biographical Study of the Angelic Doctor (1911)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 August 2009
Pages
142
ISBN
9781104901875

Saint Thomas Aquinas, of the Order of Preachers 1225-1274: A Biographical Study of the Angelic Doctor (1911)

John Placid Conway

""Saint Thomas Aquinas, Of The Order Of Preachers 1225-1274: A Biographical Study Of The Angelic Doctor"" is a book written by John Placid Conway in 1911. The book is a comprehensive biography of Saint Thomas Aquinas, a prominent theologian and philosopher of the 13th century. Saint Thomas Aquinas was a member of the Order of Preachers and is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western philosophy. Conway's book provides a detailed account of Saint Thomas Aquinas' life, from his birth in Italy in 1225 to his death in 1274. The author examines Aquinas' early education, his entrance into the Dominican Order, and his extensive travels throughout Europe. The book also explores Aquinas' major intellectual contributions, including his philosophy of natural law, his views on the nature of God, and his arguments for the existence of God. In addition to his intellectual achievements, Conway also delves into Aquinas' personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow Dominicans. The book provides insight into Aquinas' character and personality, as well as his struggles and challenges throughout his life. Overall, ""Saint Thomas Aquinas, Of The Order Of Preachers 1225-1274: A Biographical Study Of The Angelic Doctor"" is a thorough and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in Western intellectual history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of Aquinas' life, work, and legacy, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, or medieval history.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.

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