The Rational Nature of Man with Particular Reference to the Effects of Immortality on Intelligence According to St. Thomas Aquinas, a Metaphysical Study

""The Rational Nature of Man with Particular Reference to the Effects of Immortality on Intelligence According to St. Thomas Aquinas, a Metaphysical Study"" is a philosophical book written by James Colman Linehan. The book explores the concept of human nature and its relationship with intelligence, with a specific focus on the effects of immortality as understood by St. Thomas Aquinas. The author delves into the metaphysical aspects of this topic and offers a detailed analysis of Aquinas' views on the subject. The book is aimed at scholars and students of philosophy who are interested in exploring the nature of human intelligence and its relationship with immortality. It is written in a scholarly style, with a focus on the philosophical concepts and arguments presented by Aquinas and other thinkers in the field. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the topic, shedding light on the complex relationship between human nature, intelligence, and immortality.This work is a dissertation submitted to the faculty of the School of Philosophy of the Catholic University of America in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. It is a metaphysical study of man's rational nature with special reference to the effects of immortality on the intellect. It deals principally with the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas on the subject matter under treatment.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.