The Philosophy Of Being

by Henri Renard

The Philosophy of Being by Henri Renard is a deeply philosophical and thought-provoking book that explores the nature of being and existence. Renard delves into the fundamental questions of human existence, such as the meaning of life, the nature of consciousness, and the relationship between the self and the world. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of being. In the first part, Renard discusses the concept of being itself, exploring its various meanings and implications. He also examines the relationship between being and nothingness, and the role of language in shaping our understanding of being.In the second part of the book, Renard focuses on the human experience of being, exploring the nature of consciousness and the self. He examines the ways in which we experience the world around us, and how our perceptions shape our understanding of reality.Finally, in the third part of the book, Renard explores the relationship between being and the divine. He examines the nature of God, the role of religion in human society, and the ways in which we can find meaning and purpose in life.Throughout the book, Renard draws on a wide range of philosophical and theological traditions, from ancient Greek philosophy to modern existentialism. He also incorporates insights from literature, art, and psychology to provide a rich and nuanced exploration of the nature of being.Overall, The Philosophy of Being is a challenging and rewarding read for anyone interested in exploring the deepest questions of human existence. It offers a profound and insightful exploration of the nature of being, and provides a valuable perspective on the human experience of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

272 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010

Reviews

[Zachary Horn · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. A very useful work that essentially functions as a commentary on Aquinas’s understanding of the nature of being. I left this book littered with highlights and notes, and at times this book is worthy of a higher rating—but the final quarter of the book is so dense that it becomes quite the slog to work. This is particularly true of the chapter on predicamental accidents (which is of less interest as a Protestant reader given the importance of this issue to the Catholic understanding of transubstantiation in the Eucharist).

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to the metaphysics of Thomas Aquinas. It does get fairly technical so it is worthwhile to read slowly and take notes to follow the arguments well. This book addresses Aquinas' metaphysics from a philosophical perspective and the author is a catholic, but apart from a brief mention of transubstantiation towards the end there are no major disagreements with Protestant theology. One of the last chapters on supposit and person was short but helpful for a proper doctrine of Christ and the incarnation and the proper understanding of Christ assuming a human nature not a human person.

It is helpful to have Wuellner's dictionary of Scholastic Philosophy nearby while reading to look up terms as needed otherwise you can get lost in the dense terminology. It is a very helpful book and has a lot of rich theological applications especially for the Doctrine of God, Trinity, and Christology.

[Matt Pitts · Rating 5 out of 5]

A no frills introduction to Thomistic metaphysics.