“[A] textbook in Thomistic metaphysics... It was prepared for those who read St. Thomas on theological topics without having had training in his metaphysical distinctions. It follows the sequence of the Summa in taking up these `elements': the nature of Christian doctrine (philosophy and theology), God, the transcendentals, causation, and man (knowledge, will and society).”–Christian Century --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.