Explores the foundation of metaphysics within Thomism; exemplifies the use of metaphysics in fundamental philosophical issues within Thomism; and employs metaphysics in central theological issues. This book expands Thomistic metaphysics to the discipline of theology in important ways.

"Contributions to this volume examine three main areas relating to the metaphysics of Thomas Aquinas: the foundation of metaphysics within Thomism; the use of metaphysics in fundamental philosophical issues within Thomism; and the use of metaphysics in central theological issues"--