{"product_id":"aquinas-on-being-and-essence-a-translation-and-interpretation-9780268000097","title":"Aquinas on Being and Essence  A Translation and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book has but one aim: to present an intelligible interpretation of the doctrines put forth by St. Thomas Aquinas in his treatise \u003cem\u003eOn Being and Essence\u003c\/em\u003e. …it investigates the essence of natural substances, the immateriality of the human soul, and the existence and the essence of God.\"\" - \u003cem\u003eCatholic Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\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","brand":"MR - University of Notre Dame Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577269555543,"sku":"9780268000097","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780268000097.jpg?v=1746094605","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/aquinas-on-being-and-essence-a-translation-and-interpretation-9780268000097","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}