Aquinas and Realism: A Philosophical Exploration

The chapter delves into the concept of Aquinas and realism, exploring Thomas Aquinas's alignment with common sense realism and his defense of realism through philosophical distinctions. It discusses how prominent scholars like Étienne Juleson and G.K. Chesterton influenced the understanding of Thomistic realism and its contrast with contemporary philosophical views. The chapter also touches on Aquinas' positioning in the historical debate between realism and nominalism, emphasizing his stance on the existence of general natures beyond individual entities.