I bought this book a few months ago, and it's one of the best introductions to Thomistic metaphysics that I've ever read. Gorman's writing style is very accessible, and pretty entertaining at times.
I thought it was excellent. A different flavor from Ed's, who has a stronger interest in engaging with the literature in contemporary analytic philosophy (not that Gorman doesn't do this). But I think as an introductory textbook, Gorman's book is quite exceptional.
When I read the book, he seemed to advocate a form of nominalism. I don’t think any form of nominalism is a good way to explain the operations of the human intellect.
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ReplyDeleteThis actually looks really interesting. Shame it's only in paperback.
ReplyDeleteI bought this book a few months ago, and it's one of the best introductions to Thomistic metaphysics that I've ever read. Gorman's writing style is very accessible, and pretty entertaining at times.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was excellent. A different flavor from Ed's, who has a stronger interest in engaging with the literature in contemporary analytic philosophy (not that Gorman doesn't do this). But I think as an introductory textbook, Gorman's book is quite exceptional.
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ReplyDeleteHere is Dr Gorman talking about his book
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When I read the book, he seemed to advocate a form of nominalism. I don’t think any form of nominalism is a good way to explain the operations of the human intellect.
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