{"product_id":"aquinas-on-being-and-essence-a-translation-and-interpretation-hardback-9780268000097","title":"Aquinas on Being and Essence; A Translation and Interpretation (Hardback) 9780268000097","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAquinas on Being and Essence\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Translation and Interpretation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoseph Bobik (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780268000097\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 October 1973\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e302 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.8 cm, 0.5 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Bobik's commentary is very useful in explaining notions that could mislead many readers of \u003ci\u003eOn Being and Essence.\u003c\/i\u003e He repeatedly draws attention to the meaning of the important distinction between first and second intentions, the differing uses of the term 'matter,' and the Thomistic conception of metaphysics. On the whole, Bobik has a critical and open approach to the text and a strong appreciation of the need for clarity and precision. His commentary should prove illuminating to most students and teachers on Aquinas.\" —\u003ci\u003eJournal of History of Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book has but one aim: to present an intelligible interpretation of the doctrines put forth by St. Thomas Aquinas in his treatise \u003ci\u003eOn Being and Essence.\u003c\/i\u003e It considers uses of the words 'being' and 'essence,' it investigates the essence of natural substances, the immateriality of the human soul, and the existence and the essence of God.\" \u003ci\u003e—Catholic Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAquinas on Being and Essence: A Translation and Interpretation\u003c\/i\u003e, Joseph Bobik interprets the doctrines put forth by St. Thomas Aquinas in his treatise \u003ci\u003eOn Being and Essence\u003c\/i\u003e. He foregrounds the meaning of the important distinction between first and second intentions, the differing uses of the term \"matter,\" and the Thomistic conception of metaphysics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University of Notre Dame Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52520536867096,"sku":"9780268000097","price":61.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/aquinas-on-being-and-essence-a-translation-and-interpretation-hardback-9780268000097","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}