Publisher's Synopsis
""The Angelic Doctor: The Life And Thought Of Saint Thomas Aquinas"" is a comprehensive biography of Saint Thomas Aquinas, written by Jacques Maritain. This large print edition is ideal for those who have difficulty reading standard-sized text. The book explores the life of Aquinas, a 13th-century Italian Dominican friar, theologian, and philosopher who is widely considered one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western philosophy. Maritain delves into Aquinas's philosophy, including his views on metaphysics, ethics, and political theory. The author also covers Aquinas's contributions to the Catholic Church, including his role in developing the doctrine of transubstantiation and his defense of the existence of God. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Saint Thomas Aquinas, as well as those interested in the history 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.
