The Human Wisdom of St. Thomas: A Breviary of Philosophy from the Works of St. Thomas Aquinas - Hardcover

by Josef Pieper (Editor), Drostan MacLaren (Translator)

""The Human Wisdom of St. Thomas: A Breviary of Philosophy from the Works of St. Thomas Aquinas"" is a book written by Josef Pieper that explores the philosophical teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The book is essentially a collection of excerpts from Aquinas' works, arranged thematically and accompanied by Pieper's commentary and analysis. The topics covered include metaphysics, ethics, politics, theology, and more, with a particular emphasis on Aquinas' understanding of human nature and the human person. Pieper's commentary provides context and insight into Aquinas' thought, making the book accessible to readers who may not be familiar with Aquinas' writings. Overall, ""The Human Wisdom of St. Thomas"" is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of one of the most influential thinkers in Western 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.