TY - GEN 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. AU - Van Nieuwenhove, Rik, CN - Oxford Scholarship Online CN - BV5091.C7 ET - First edition. ID - 958659 KW - Contemplation. LK - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192895295.001.0001 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. SN - 9780191916090 T1 - Thomas Aquinas and contemplation / TI - Thomas Aquinas and contemplation / UR - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192895295.001.0001 ER -