Saint Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox
by G.K. Chesterton
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I gave it three stars, but it's almost four. I picked this up, not because I knew nothing about Aquinas, which I didn't, but because I knew I liked to read anything written by GK Chesterton. This book certainly delivered on the literary fireworks, the almost Borgesian arguments, the turns of phrase, and of course, a strong perspective on the importance of Aquinas. How did he save us from the Manichees? Why was the 'baptism of Aristotle' so important? All that is here. My only complaints wo...more
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Read in October, 2001
recommends it for:
anyone wanting a primer on St. Thomas Aquinas
"The Dumb Ox" does an excellent job of explaining the general philosophy of Aquinas to non-philosophers. For anyone scared of the size of the Summa Theologica, this book does an excellent job of explaining why Thomism (and thus, Catholicism) is the only philosophy that "makes sense".
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This is one of the most "accessible" treatments of the Great Catholic theologian ever written, and Chesterton's insights into his character and his impact on the development of Christianity and Western culture are invaluable. Read this before reading anything else about Aquinas.
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Read in May, 2007
Book I read in high school and decided to pick up again. It's a tough read at times due to the style of Chesterton's writing as well as the philosophical nature of some of the chapters, but it's a good resource for someone who has an interest in learning about Thomas Aquinas.
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For a book about Thomas Aquinas, this one spends a fair amount of time talking about St. Francis. That's not bad, but it's a pretty short book to begin with. It's a brilliant book, and a great (brief) introduction to Aquinas, in a very reader-friendly, non-technical way.
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Read in August, 2007
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history/philosophy buffs
Dont be afraid to read and read about an exclusivly christian writer/philosopher. Great primer for Aquinas. No knowledge of philosphy or christianity is complete without a serious look at the angelic doctor. This is a good place to start.
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Read in December, 2001
One of my very favorites on so many levels, the prose alone makes it unforgettable. People do not write like this anymore, the language is artistic. I am not sure who is more fascinating, the subject or the author.
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