The Thomist Tradition (original) (raw)

THOMISM AS A TRADITION OF UNDERSTANDING

The Thomist, 2021

“Thomism” may designate the thought or perhaps the system of Aquinas. In this sense, Thomism can be neither more nor less perfect than the thought of its originator; only Aquinas is the ideal Thomist, and the best we can do is internalize his lessons and defend them as the need of the hour suggests. Alternatively, “Thomism” can name a set of positions on recognized questions. These positions can be identified in retrospect. But retrospect does not settle the present, the possibility of a living Thomism, open to dialectical purification and development in relation to new questions. Here, I take up the question of a living Thomism, but what I have to say is germane, I believe, to larger questions about the development and authority of theological traditions.

Thought Piece on the Revival of Thomism

Philosophy of Thomism, 2023

The revival of Thomism is a controversial issue. Those who love knowledge, on the one hand, will argue for its revival (Rickaby, 1908; Weisheipl, 1968). This is particularly true for Christians, theologians, and students of religion. On the other hand, those who do not believe in God, or atheists, including philosophers who argue against metaphysics or the existence of God, are happy for Thomism’s demise (Brosnan, 1924; Houdmann, 2023a). Yet, a third group of thinkers might be interested in the revival of Thomism to pursue philosophical ideals and know the world (Houdmann, 2023b).

Analytical Thomism: traditions in dialogue

2006

This book expands the discourse in contemporary debate on Analytical Thomism. It explores crucial philosophical, theological and ethical issues such as: metaphysics and epistemology, the nature of God, personhood, action and meta-ethics. All those interested in the thought of St Thomas Aquinas, and more generally contemporary Catholic scholarship, problems in philosophy of religion, and contemporary metaphysics, will find this collection an invaluable resource.