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  • The Modern Scholar: The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas

  • By: Prof. Peter Kreeft
  • Narrated by: Peter Kreeft
  • Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (34 ratings)
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Summary

An enthusiastic admirer of the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, professor and philosopher Peter Kreeft details the rational thought and precise literary talent that established Aquinas as the foremost thinker of his time - and as the most important philosopher for the almost 200 years between Aristotle and Descartes.

A landmark of philosophical achievement, Aquinas's Summa Theologica has given theologians and philosophers much to discuss since the 13th century. Peter Kreeft explains why.

©2009 Peter Kreeft (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

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Great food for thought

This is an excellent series of introductory lessons on the philosophy that most shaped Western Europe. The professor has a deep knowledge of his subject that he effortlessly expresses in a non dense verbal style. Personally I would have liked a little more attention on the sources of Thomas Aquinas' philosophy particularly the tension between Aristotle and Plato, with a deeper reference to his debt to the arabic commentators on aristotle, however, the series of well thought out lectures are very listenable to and approachable by all.

Thoroughly reccommended.

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Still a great series.

Some fascinating biography and anecdotes, even if you're familiar with his philosophy. Worth a listen.

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Clear and in lightning

Has helped me 'get into' Philosophy and the work of Aquinas; something I had studies before I started my training to be a Catholic priest.

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Clear and profound

Very easy to follow. Kreeft has an engaging voice. I have to call myself a Thomist now.

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Informative but highly uncritical introduction

There is a lot of great information about Thomas Aquinas and his philosophy in these lectures. Prof. Kreeft clearly knows his Aquinas and loves this man. Maybe too much if you are looking for a nuanced discussion of Aquinas.

For example Prof. Kreeft calls the so-called Copernican Revolution of Kant for, and I quote, “a rape on science”. Unfortunately, such hyperbolic, oversimplified cartoonish depictions of modern philosophers, liberals, atheists, and seemingly any opposing view to Aquinas means that these lectures end as a cheerleading exposition of Aquinas philosophy instead of an intellectual discussion. As an audience we are left to imagine how great these lectures could have been if Prof. Kreeft had chosen to present contrary views clearly and generously. Something Aquinas, ironically enough, is famous and admired for.

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