Reason's Crown

How Thomas Aquinas United Faith and Philosophy

Francis Carter

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Historia Magna
03 September 2025

Western philosophy: Medieval & Renaissance, c 500 to c 1600

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In a world torn between blind faith and cold reason, one medieval thinker dared to unite these seemingly opposing forces into a revolutionary synthesis that continues to shape our understanding of reality, knowledge, ethics, and the divine.

Thomas Aquinas-scholar, saint, and intellectual revolutionary-stands as one of history's most brilliant minds. Born to nobility but choosing the humble Dominican order against his family's wishes, this ""dumb ox"" (as his fellow students mockingly called him) would produce a body of work so profound that it fundamentally transformed Western thought.

Reason's Crown takes you on an intellectual journey through the life and ideas of this remarkable thinker, revealing how Aquinas built the magnificent cathedral of thought that harmonized Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology. With elegant prose and scholarly precision, this book illuminates how Thomas's groundbreaking approach provided a framework that continues to influence everything from modern science to ethics, politics, and interfaith dialogue.

Discover how Aquinas:

Developed a sophisticated understanding of God as ""pure existence"" that revolutionized metaphysics Crafted a vision of human nature that honors both our animal embodiment and spiritual capacities Constructed a natural law theory that grounds ethics in human flourishing rather than arbitrary rules Created a balanced political philosophy centered on the common good Engaged respectfully with Jewish and Islamic thinkers when religious hostility was the norm Integrated mystical experience with rigorous intellectual inquiry

From his dramatic confrontation with his family who imprisoned him for joining the Dominicans to his mysterious silence after a profound mystical experience near the end of his life, Thomas's personal journey mirrors his intellectual quest to harmonize faith's transcendent wisdom with philosophy's rational insights.

Whether you're a philosopher, theologian, person of faith, spiritual seeker, or simply intellectually curious, Reason's Crown offers a compelling exploration of how one medieval genius created an intellectual framework that still offers wisdom for our fragmented modern world, where fact and value, science and spirituality, reason and faith too often stand in artificial opposition.

Step into the brilliant mind of Thomas Aquinas and discover how his crown of reason might illuminate your own quest for truth.

By: Francis Carter
Imprint: Historia Magna
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9798232410100
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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