Saint Thomas Aquinas by G. K. Chesterton
The Dumb Ox
A brisk, witty portrait of a medieval Dominican philosopher-theologian, this work blends biography with an accessible tour of his ideas, showing how his synthesis of Aristotelian thought and Christian doctrine affirmed the reality of the world, the reliability of reason, and the dignity of human nature. It highlights his role in liberating philosophy from abstract extremes, defending common sense against both medieval errors and modern skepticism. With vivid scenes and paradox-laced prose, it portrays a saintly scholar whose intellectual clarity and grounded realism continue to challenge and illuminate contemporary thought.
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- Published
- 1933
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 144-192
- Original Language
- English
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