Philosopher
David Braine has died. A very moving
obituary by Alan Fimister has
appeared at the Catholic Herald. Braine was a longtime contributor to the
analytical Thomist movement, and the author of many important articles and
books. The latter include The
Reality of Time and the Existence of God (reviewed by W. Norris Clarke here), The
Human Person: Animal and Spirit, and Language
and Human Understanding (discussed by Peter Leithart here
and reviewed by Nathaniel Goldberg here).
Wikipedia has a useful list of Braine’s published articles. Braine’s reflections on Pope John Paul II’s Fides et Ratio can be found here. University of Aberdeen web page here. R.I.P.
Wikipedia has a useful list of Braine’s published articles. Braine’s reflections on Pope John Paul II’s Fides et Ratio can be found here. University of Aberdeen web page here. R.I.P.
Braine's work is often excellent, although -- as the Catholic Herald article notes, sometimes a bit challenging to follow. I've summarized one of his more important articles, "The Nature of Knowledge," in which he argues for a broadly Aristotelian approach to epistemology, here.
ReplyDelete"The Human Person: Animal and Spirit" was important to me at a crucial time in my thinking. I wish I had written to him to let him know. Rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm thinking about it: Edward, your writing, speaking, and fellowship have been most wonderful. Thank you, and may God bless you and your family.
DeleteYes, thanks Dr. Feser. You're the best!
DeleteR.I.P.
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