Aquinas on Efficient Causation and Causal Powers

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'Frost's volume, as a whole, is a work of the finest scholarship. She demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the material, is well acquainted with the relevant primary and secondary sources, and explains everything to the reader in a clear, straightforward manner with a number of helpful illustrations.' Gregory T. Doolan, The Thomist 'Frost's account of Aquinas on causation is exemplary. It is written with great clarity and avoids jargon ... Frost's book is now the definitive 'go-to' book for anyone who wants to get a detailed understanding of Aquinas on efficient causation. I would add that it is a book that any philosopher interested in causation should read ... not only as an excellent essay in the history of philosophy but also as a distinguished contribution to philosophy as such.' Brian Davies, Journal of the History of Philosophy 'Its rigorous and uniquely holistic analysis of Aquinas's theory of natural efficient causation makes it an invaluable scholarly resource. Moreover, Frost expresses this scholarship with remarkable clarity: her writing is lucid and stocked with vivid examples, and she always lays out the basics before going in depth, which makes the book also well suited to students not yet versed in Thomism. Frost's work should grace the shelves of any scholar and professor interested in Aquinas's natural philosophy.' Francis Feingold, Speculum