Joseph C. Mihalich

Existentialism and Thomism is a philosophical book written by Joseph C. Mihalich that explores the similarities and differences between two prominent philosophical schools of thought: existentialism and Thomism. The book begins by defining and examining the key concepts of both existentialism and Thomism, including their views on human nature, the existence of God, and the meaning of life. Mihalich then compares and contrasts these two schools of thought, highlighting their similarities and differences and discussing how they can complement each other. The book also includes discussions on the works of key philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Thomas Aquinas, and provides a comprehensive overview of the historical and cultural context of both existentialism and Thomism. Overall, Existentialism and Thomism is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of two important philosophical traditions that continue to shape our understanding of the world today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a collection of original essays dealing with aspects of contemporary Existentialism form the viewpoint of traditional (Aristotelian-Thomistic) philosophy. They are intended for the interested layman rather than the professional philosopher, and are accordingly less technical than the scholarly critique.The essays examine selected areas in the philosophies of Sartre, Marcel, Heidegger and Husserl, and discuss in general the challenge that modern Existentialism poses for traditional philosophy. Especially provocative is a critique of the Existentialist tendencies in Colin Wilson’s theory of The Outsider, with particular reference to its influence in the emergence of the “beat generation.”