The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism: a searing take-down of New Atheists. Feser clearly and systematically explains all five proofs, and much more (theology, psychology, ethics, etc.). A must-have, and the only place to start for anyone not already conversant with the work of the Angelic Doctor. Thomas greatest expositor for us moderns.Īquinas: A Beginner’s Guide: the essential introduction to Aquinas. Feser is a superb philosopher in his own right, and he has a genius for explaining subtle complex metaphysics is clear readily understandable language. Starting with FeserĮd Feser’s marvelous books on Thomistic metaphysics are best place to start. For readers interested in exploring these proofs in more detail, and in acquiring a deeper understanding of Thomistic philosophy, these reading recommendations may be of help. The proofs are simple but subtle, and have a profundity and logical beauty all their own. The famous Thomistic proofs for God’s existence are logically sound and irrefutable arguments. Of course, His existence can be proven - as convincingly as any question about existence can be proven and more convincingly than any scientific theory can be proven (which is grist for another post). Thomas Aquinas, and continues with the work of many superb philosophers today.Īt the core of our dispute with atheists is the evidence for the existence of God.
Our perspective is supported by a rigorous and elegant metaphysical framework, that began with Plato and particularly Aristotle, is synthesized by St. In discussions with atheists and materialists, theists have powerful resources at our disposal. For more on Thomas Aquinas, intelligent design, and evolution, see the website Aquinas.Design.
See, “ Introducing Aquinas’ Five Ways ,” by Michael Egnor. Egnor has been summarizing and analyzing the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas. Editor’s note : In a series for Evolution News, Dr.
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