TY - GEN N2 - According to Thomas Aquinas, contemplation is the central goal of our life. This study considers the philosophical foundations of the contemplative act; the nature of the active and contemplative lives in light of Aquinas's Dominican calling; the role of faith in contemplation; and contemplation and the beatific vision. AB - According to Thomas Aquinas, contemplation is the central goal of our life. This study considers the philosophical foundations of the contemplative act; the nature of the active and contemplative lives in light of Aquinas's Dominican calling; the role of faith in contemplation; and contemplation and the beatific vision. T1 - Thomas Aquinas and contemplation / AU - Van Nieuwenhove, Rik, ET - First edition. CN - Oxford Scholarship Online CN - BV5091.C7 ID - 958659 KW - Contemplation. SN - 9780191916090 TI - Thomas Aquinas and contemplation / LK - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192895295.001.0001 UR - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192895295.001.0001 ER -