Saint Thomas Aquinas: "The Dumb Ox"
by G. K. Chesterton
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Author: G. K. ChestertonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-01-13
ISBN: 1450516351
Number of pages: 116
Publisher: CreateSpace
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Book Reviews of Saint Thomas Aquinas: "The Dumb Ox"
Book Review: A lively read with insightful handling of the life and works of a great philosopher and theologian
Summary: 5 Stars
"Saint Thomas Aquinas" is a bibliographic work on the life and historical scholarship of Philosopher and Theologian, Thomas Aquinas. Chesterton introduces his work as an attempt at "a popular sketch of a great historical character who ought to be more popular" (xv). Chesterton is true to his intent. The book has an airy balance between rigorous intellectual engagement with the philosophy and theology of Aquinas, while maintaining a level of humor, and scattered satirical comments of the kind that provide relief and yield to the book an overall down to earth quality, grounding the works of one of the greatest intellectual figures in a particular and relatable place and life. Chesterton is interested in the historical, philosophical, and theological development leading up to the scholastic period of Aquinas, but he is not overly concerned with accuracy in his depiction of detailed events. Instead he makes broad sweeping statements that are generally true so as to arrive at his point without boring the reader.
The lively nature of his handling of Aquinas's life and works results in a thoroughly enjoyable and fascinating study of one of the greatest Church figures.
Summary of Saint Thomas Aquinas: "The Dumb Ox"
A new edition of G. K. Chesterton's masterful study of St. Thomas. Visit www.TorodeDesign.com to see other books in this G. K. Chesterton series.It is known that when the great Catholic writer G.K. Chesterton began his book on Saint Thomas Aquinas (who is, quite possibly, the most influential of all Christian theologians), "his research for the project consisted of a very casual perusal of a few books on his subject." To say that Chesterton was no authority is an understatement. To say further that he has written a masterpiece of elucidation may also be an understatement. Etienne Gilson, the chief scholar of Aquinas in the 20th century, said flatly "I consider it as being without possible comparison the best book ever written on St. Thomas. Nothing short of genius can account for such an achievement.... Chesterton was one of the deepest thinkers who ever existed; he was deep because he was right; and he could not help being right; but he could not either help being modest and charitable, so he left it to those who could understand him to know that he was right, and deep."
So how has he accomplished this feat? By simplifying, as his editor says, without oversimplifying. He turns his own lack of intimate knowledge to his advantage by concentrating on the core elements of Aquinas' thinking: his affirmation of the goodness of creation; his defense of common sense; and "the primacy of the doctrine of being." In this way he grasps--and helps us grasp--the importance of Aquinas for us today. As Raymond Dennehy has written, it's as if Chesterton is saying to us "the truths [Aquinas] was getting at--the basic principles of reality and reason--are in themselves really quite simple. Your basic intuitions were right all along." --Doug Thorpe
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