Knowledge and the transcendent: an inquiry into the mind's relationship to God

Introduction: Diagnosing the problem -- Pitfalls in modern epistemology -- Skepticism and subjectivism in modern thought -- Challenging modern skepticism and subjectivism -- The contribution of thomistic epistemology -- Direct realism and Aquinas's account of cognition -- Having God in view : d...

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Main Author: Macdonald, Paul A., Jr. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Washington, D.C Catholic University of America Press 2009
In:Year: 2009
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Transcendence / Knowability of God
B Thomism / Cognition theory
B Scepticism / Cognition theory / Subjectivism
Further subjects:B Thomas 1225?-1274
B Transcendence (Philosophy)
B Philosophy of mind
B Philosophical Theology
B Transcendence of God
B Knowledge, Theory of (Religion)
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Summary:Introduction: Diagnosing the problem -- Pitfalls in modern epistemology -- Skepticism and subjectivism in modern thought -- Challenging modern skepticism and subjectivism -- The contribution of thomistic epistemology -- Direct realism and Aquinas's account of cognition -- Having God in view : direct realism and the beatific vision -- Realist epistemologies of reason and faith -- Applications in thomistic epistemology -- Rehabilitating objectivity in the knowledge of God -- In defense of a realist interpretation of theology
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0813215773