Aquinas on Human Action: A Theory of Practice

by Ralph McInerny

Publisher:

Catholic University of America

, 2012

Overview

A patient and faithful treatment of Thomistic texts, this volume presents a systematic and unified picture of Aquinas’ theory of moral agency as it relates to human action. Focusing especially on the Summa Theologiae, Ralph McInerny carefully argues that Aquinas’ theory of moral action stands up to contemporary needs and remains adequate against contemporary criticism. This lively and incisive study by a first-rate scholar demonstrates a breadth of knowledge of Aquinas in a novel, yet scholarly, fashion.

Product Details

• Title: Aquinas on Human Action: A Theory of Practice
• Author: Ralph McInerny
• Publisher: Catholic University of America
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274; Human acts › History of doctrines--Middle Ages, 600-1500; Act (Philosophy)
• ISBNs: 9780813221083, 0813221080
• Resource ID: LLS:QNSHMNCTN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:43:21Z

About Ralph McInerny

Ralph Matthew McInerny (February 24, 1929 – January 29, 2010) was an American Catholic religious scholar and fiction writer, including mysteries and science fiction. Some of his fiction has appeared under the pseudonyms of Harry Austin, Matthew FitzRalph, Ernan Mackey, Edward Mackin, and Monica Quill. As a mystery writer he is best known as the creator of Father Dowling. He was Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Jacques Maritain Center, and Michael P.