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O Summa a Summei contra gentiles – Cartea I
A Summa of the Summa contra Gentiles: Book I

Author(s): Cristian Bălănean
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy, Metaphysics, Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Middle Ages, Philosophy of Religion, Systematic Theology
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Bucureşti
Keywords: natural reason; sensible things; existence; God; knowledge; demonstration;

Summary/Abstract: The article offers a comprehensive overview of one of Aquinasʼs most important works, with a predominantly philosophical character: Summa contra Gentiles. After a brief examination of Thomistic natural theology in the light of contemporary thought, assessing its ongoing relevance, the article exposes the biographical context in which the work was conceived and written, outlines its purpose and guiding methodological principles, also offering a tripartite thematic structure.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 39-48
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Romanian
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