Introduction
1. Act and potency
2. Causation
3. Substance
4. Essence and existence
Edward Feser is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California, USA. His most recent books include Aquinas and The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism, and the edited volume Aristotle on Method and Metaphysics.
-One would be hard pressed to find a better introduction to
scholastic metaphysics than that provided by Edward Feser. The book
is excellently organized, treats its various topics with remarkable
thoroughness and depth, and is written in an always clear, precise,
and vibrant style. The book could only have been written by someone
who has a complete command of the fundamental concepts of
scholastic metaphysics, as well as an impressive knowledge of the
main currents of modern philosophy. . . . For anyone who seeks a
substantive and sound introduction to scholastic metaphysics, this
is the book with which to begin.- --D. Q. McInerny, The Review of
Metaphysics -This is an excellent little survey of scholastic
metaphysics. . . . Highly recommended. Anyone working in
metaphysics, the philosophy of nature, or the philosophy of mind
would be well advised to read through this book.- --Patrick Toner,
American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly -Feser's new book is a
welcome addition for those interested in bringing the concepts,
terminology and presuppositions between scholastic and contemporary
analytic philosophers to commensuration. In fact, I would contend
that Feser's book will constitute an important piece in its own
right for guiding the research program for contemporary Thomistic
metaphysicians into the future.- --Notre Dame Philosophical Review
-Scholastic Metaphysics is a well written defense of common sense
beliefs about the nature of reality itself, and if read carefully,
will probably persuade many. Establishing the veracity of this
metaphysic entails supporting classical theism, the reality of
universals, the efficacy of natural reason, and the normativity of
natural law.- --Andrew Fulford, The Calvinist International -Edward
Feser's latest book gives readers who are familiar with analytic
philosophy an excellent overview of scholastic metaphysics in the
tradition of Thomas Aquinas. . . . Feser's book contains a wealth
of material about the debates in contemporary analytical
philosophy. . . . The recovery of scholastic metaphysics depends on
the recovery of that understanding of nature and substance that is
central to the thought of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. . . . In
his new book, Edard Feser has taken a key step in this important
endeavor.- --William E. Carroll, Public Discourse -What this book
does, and does very well, is give us an insightful introduction to
metaphysics. . . . It is one of the most refreshing books I have
come across in years. . . . Edward Feser's Scholastic Metaphysics
is an ordinary 'manual' that is not ordinary. It is nothing less
than a defense of reality, of the capacity of the mind to know what
is. It is a book that puts science in the right place because it
has the mind in the right place.- --Rev. James V. Schall, S. J.,
Crisis Magazine -In his new book, Scholastic Metaphysics: A
Contemporary Introduction (Editions Scholasticae, 2014), Edward
Feser shows how the Aristotelian-Thomistic metaphysics developed by
thinkers who take key ideas from Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas
is still relevant today. . . . For any readers who seek the thrill
of thinking through the most serious intellectual disputes about
the fundamental structures of reality, Scholastic Metaphysics
delivers the excitement. Feser offers an indispensable
philosophical toolkit for any mind that dares to contemplate not
only the real truths of modern physics, but also everything that in
principle, by nature, lies beyond physics' grasp.- --Christopher S.
Morrissey, Catholic World Report -I not only enjoyed the book
thoroughly, I wanted more. . . . For those, though, who are
philosophically minded, and who want to explore the ideas I've been
discussing in my posts on St. Thomas Aquinas over the last couple
months, I recommend it highly.- --Will Duquette,
www.patheos.com/blogs/crywoof -Feser is a good writer. . . .
Scholastic Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction was by and
large a pleasure to read.- --Michael Sullivan, http:
//lyfaber.blogspot.com -Feser's book is a clearly written and
remarkably well-researched analysis of the concept of scholastic
metaphysics. This is a well-conceived, articulated, and
impressively-researched book.- --Review of Contemporary
Philosophy
"One would be hard pressed to find a better introduction to
scholastic metaphysics than that provided by Edward Feser. The book
is excellently organized, treats its various topics with remarkable
thoroughness and depth, and is written in an always clear, precise,
and vibrant style. The book could only have been written by someone
who has a complete command of the fundamental concepts of
scholastic metaphysics, as well as an impressive knowledge of the
main currents of modern philosophy. . . . For anyone who seeks a
substantive and sound introduction to scholastic metaphysics, this
is the book with which to begin." --D. Q. McInerny, The Review of
Metaphysics "This is an excellent little survey of scholastic
metaphysics. . . . Highly recommended. Anyone working in
metaphysics, the philosophy of nature, or the philosophy of mind
would be well advised to read through this book." --Patrick Toner,
American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly "Feser's new book is a
welcome addition for those interested in bringing the concepts,
terminology and presuppositions between scholastic and contemporary
analytic philosophers to commensuration. In fact, I would contend
that Feser's book will constitute an important piece in its own
right for guiding the research program for contemporary Thomistic
metaphysicians into the future." --Notre Dame Philosophical Review
"Scholastic Metaphysics is a well written defense of common sense
beliefs about the nature of reality itself, and if read carefully,
will probably persuade many. Establishing the veracity of this
metaphysic entails supporting classical theism, the reality of
universals, the efficacy of natural reason, and the normativity of
natural law." --Andrew Fulford, The Calvinist International "Edward
Feser's latest book gives readers who are familiar with analytic
philosophy an excellent overview of scholastic metaphysics in the
tradition of Thomas Aquinas. . . . Feser's book contains a wealth
of material about the debates in contemporary analytical
philosophy. . . . The recovery of scholastic metaphysics depends on
the recovery of that understanding of nature and substance that is
central to the thought of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. . . . In
his new book, Edard Feser has taken a key step in this important
endeavor." --William E. Carroll, Public Discourse "What this book
does, and does very well, is give us an insightful introduction to
metaphysics. . . . It is one of the most refreshing books I have
come across in years. . . . Edward Feser's Scholastic Metaphysics
is an ordinary 'manual' that is not ordinary. It is nothing less
than a defense of reality, of the capacity of the mind to know what
is. It is a book that puts science in the right place because it
has the mind in the right place." --Rev. James V. Schall, S. J.,
Crisis Magazine "In his new book, Scholastic Metaphysics: A
Contemporary Introduction (Editions Scholasticae, 2014), Edward
Feser shows how the Aristotelian-Thomistic metaphysics developed by
thinkers who take key ideas from Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas
is still relevant today. . . . For any readers who seek the thrill
of thinking through the most serious intellectual disputes about
the fundamental structures of reality, Scholastic Metaphysics
delivers the excitement. Feser offers an indispensable
philosophical toolkit for any mind that dares to contemplate not
only the real truths of modern physics, but also everything that in
principle, by nature, lies beyond physics' grasp." --Christopher S.
Morrissey, Catholic World Report "I not only enjoyed the book
thoroughly, I wanted more. . . . For those, though, who are
philosophically minded, and who want to explore the ideas I've been
discussing in my posts on St. Thomas Aquinas over the last couple
months, I recommend it highly." --Will Duquette,
www.patheos.com/blogs/crywoof "Feser is a good writer. . . .
Scholastic Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction was by and
large a pleasure to read." --Michael Sullivan, http:
//lyfaber.blogspot.com "Feser's book is a clearly written and
remarkably well-researched analysis of the concept of scholastic
metaphysics. This is a well-conceived, articulated, and
impressively-researched book." --Review of Contemporary
Philosophy
"One would be hard pressed to find a better introduction to
scholastic metaphysics than that provided by Edward Feser. The book
is excellently organized, treats its various topics with remarkable
thoroughness and depth, and is written in an always clear, precise,
and vibrant style. The book could only have been written by someone
who has a complete command of the fundamental concepts of
scholastic metaphysics, as well as an impressive knowledge of the
main currents of modern philosophy. . . . For anyone who seeks a
substantive and sound introduction to scholastic metaphysics, this
is the book with which to begin." --D. Q. McInerny, The Review of
Metaphysics "This is an excellent little survey of scholastic
metaphysics. . . . Highly recommended. Anyone working in
metaphysics, the philosophy of nature, or the philosophy of mind
would be well advised to read through this book." --Patrick Toner,
American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly "Feser's new book is a
welcome addition for those interested in bringing the concepts,
terminology and presuppositions between scholastic and contemporary
analytic philosophers to commensuration. In fact, I would contend
that Feser's book will constitute an important piece in its own
right for guiding the research program for contemporary Thomistic
metaphysicians into the future." --Notre Dame Philosophical Review
"Scholastic Metaphysics is a well written defense of common sense
beliefs about the nature of reality itself, and if read carefully,
will probably persuade many. Establishing the veracity of this
metaphysic entails supporting classical theism, the reality of
universals, the efficacy of natural reason, and the normativity of
natural law." --Andrew Fulford, The Calvinist International "Edward
Feser's latest book gives readers who are familiar with analytic
philosophy an excellent overview of scholastic metaphysics in the
tradition of Thomas Aquinas. . . . Feser's book contains a wealth
of material about the debates in contemporary analytical
philosophy. . . . The recovery of scholastic metaphysics depends on
the recovery of that understanding of nature and substance that is
central to the thought of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. . . . In
his new book, Edard Feser has taken a key step in this important
endeavor." --William E. Carroll, Public Discourse "What this book
does, and does very well, is give us an insightful introduction to
metaphysics. . . . It is one of the most refreshing books I have
come across in years. . . . Edward Feser's Scholastic Metaphysics
is an ordinary 'manual' that is not ordinary. It is nothing less
than a defense of reality, of the capacity of the mind to know what
is. It is a book that puts science in the right place because it
has the mind in the right place." --Rev. James V. Schall, S. J.,
Crisis Magazine "In his new book, Scholastic Metaphysics: A
Contemporary Introduction (Editions Scholasticae, 2014), Edward
Feser shows how the Aristotelian-Thomistic metaphysics developed by
thinkers who take key ideas from Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas
is still relevant today. . . . For any readers who seek the thrill
of thinking through the most serious intellectual disputes about
the fundamental structures of reality, Scholastic Metaphysics
delivers the excitement. Feser offers an indispensable
philosophical toolkit for any mind that dares to contemplate not
only the real truths of modern physics, but also everything that in
principle, by nature, lies beyond physics' grasp." --Christopher S.
Morrissey, Catholic World Report "I not only enjoyed the book
thoroughly, I wanted more. . . . For those, though, who are
philosophically minded, and who want to explore the ideas I've been
discussing in my posts on St. Thomas Aquinas over the last couple
months, I recommend it highly." --Will Duquette,
www.patheos.com/blogs/crywoof "Feser is a good writer. . . .
Scholastic Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction was by and
large a pleasure to read." --Michael Sullivan, http:
//lyfaber.blogspot.com "Feser's book is a clearly written and
remarkably well-researched analysis of the concept of scholastic
metaphysics. This is a well-conceived, articulated, and
impressively-researched book." --Review of Contemporary
Philosophy
"Feser's new book is a welcome addition for those interested in
bringing the concepts, terminology and presuppositions between
scholastic and contemporary analytic philosophers to
commensuration. In fact, I would contend that Feser's book will
constitute an important piece in its own right for guiding the
research program for contemporary Thomistic metaphysicians into the
future." --Notre Dame Philosophical Review "Scholastic Metaphysics
is a well written defense of common sense beliefs about the nature
of reality itself, and if read carefully, will probably persuade
many. Establishing the veracity of this metaphysic entails
supporting classical theism, the reality of universals, the
efficacy of natural reason, and the normativity of natural law."
--Andrew Fulford, The Calvinist International
"Scholastic Metaphysics is a well written defense of common sense
beliefs about the nature of reality itself, and if read carefully,
will probably persuade many. Establishing the veracity of this
metaphysic entails supporting classical theism, the reality of
universals, the efficacy of natural reason, and the normativity of
natural law." --Andrew Fulford, The Calvinist International
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