Abstract

In this collection of seven essays Leo J. Elders, S. V. D. reaches a remarkable combination of clarity, elegance, and flowing exposition with depth and good sense in the analysis and application of Thomas Aquinas's philosophy on contemporary issues. Inspired by the Croat proverb “a fish rots starting from the head,” the Thomist scholar calls for going back to basics in order to correct mistakes, fortify morality, and renew ideals in our decadent modern society. These “basics” concerning man, nature, culture and a balanced relationship among them, along with a sound exposition about the conciliation between natural reason and supernatural revelation, may be found, according to the author, in the philosophy of Aquinas.