Thought in Bliss: St. Thomas on Theological Contemplation | Prof. Frederick Bauerschmidt
The Thomistic Institute
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The Essence of Contemplation and Theoria
This chapter delves into the concept of contemplation and theoria as explained by Aristotle, focusing on how humans perceive the essence of things intellectually to understand their essential nature. It discusses how contemplation elevates material substances to a spiritual level through abstraction, leading to the highest actuality for both the object and the contemplator. The chapter also explores St. Thomas Aquinas's perspective on the interconnectedness of knowing, understanding, and contemplation in relation to human happiness and the pursuit of knowledge about God.
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