The Foundations of Wisdom An Introduction to the Perennial Philosophy) Volume II
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The Foundations of Wisdom An Introduction to the Perennial Philosophy) Volume II

Philosophy of Nature (Textbook)

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The Foundations of Wisdom An Introduction to the Perennial Philosophy) Volume II

Philosophy of Nature (Textbook)

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How did God create the world around us so that we can understand Him?

God created the universe so that the human mind could naturally come to a knowledge of Him by observing our surroundings. But how exactly does this happen? How can we be sure that there is a spiritual reality underlying everything or that one even exists at all?

Following upon the first volume, Logic, which teaches the student how to think well, Philosophy of Nature seeks to help man understand how to view the material universe that surrounds him and to see the order that God has instilled in it. The basic concepts of matter, form, and motion are addressed so that the modern attacks upon each one's existence can be repelled. Nearly every philosophical error of modernity stems from a misunderstanding of the material world; this bad philosophy of nature has led to catastrophic conclusions that deny the spiritual world and prevent a right view of things according to the mind of the saints, the Church, and God Himself.

Understand the Church's explanation of how the material world around us exists according to the philosophy of Saint Thomas, and deepen your understanding of the "first book" that God wrote—the material universe—so that we can see His mark in every aspect of creation.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Halftitle Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. Preface: Hunting for Happiness
  7. Introduction
  8. Chapter 1: The Place of Natural Philosophy among the Arts and Sciences
  9. Chapter 2: What We Are Looking for in Natural Philosophy
  10. Chapter 3: The Method to Follow in Natural Philosophy
  11. Chapter 4: Is Motion Even Possible?
  12. Chapter 5: The Principles of Change in All Natural Things
  13. Chapter 6: Substantial Change, Substantial Form, and Prime Matter
  14. Chapter 7: The Definition of Nature
  15. Chapter 8: The Four Causes Used for Demonstration in Natural Philosophy
  16. Chapter 9: The Argument for Materialist Evolution
  17. Chapter 10: Critiquing the Argument for Materialist Evolution
  18. Chapter 11: The Definition of Motion
  19. Chapter 12: The Measures of Motion
  20. Chapter 13: The Divisibility of Motion and Mobile
  21. Chapter 14: Where Does Natural Philosophy Lead Us?
  22. Chapter 15: Demonstrations for the Existence of God
  23. Appendix: Are Living Organisms Just Machines?