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Featured Book Essential Reading An Introduction to Philosophy: The Perennial Principles of the Classical Realist Tradition, by Daniel J. Sullivan Special Recommendation How to Think About the Great Ideas: From the Great Books of Western Civilization, by Mortimer J. 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The Jonathan Dolhenty Archive Essays about philosophical realism, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, cosmology, logic, statistics, commentaries on current affairs, and other items by Dr. Jonathan Dolhenty. Adventures in Philosophy A brief history of philosophy and the doctrines of the major philosophers, plus their positive contributions, if any, to the Perennial Philosophy of Classical Realism. Now includes American, Islamic, Eastern, and Jewish Philosophy, plus Political Philosophy. The Classic Philosophers Series Expanded presentations of the philosophy of many of the main philosophers of Western civilization. The System of Thomas Aquinas One of the leaders of the neo-Thomistic revival, Maurice de Wulf, gives a concise exposition of the central doctrines of the philosophical system formulated by Thomas Aquinas. Philosophical Critiques Essays providing critiques of some of the major ideas and philosophies in the history of Western philosophy from the viewpoint of Classical Realism. A Glossary of Philosophical Terms Classical Realists, besides using words common to the English language, also have a technical vocabulary. Here are some definitions. Philosophical Quotations A section within the Philosophy Resource Center, this dictionary of quotations includes many thinkers expressing their views on philosophy, politics, and the human condition. Mini-Courses in Philosophy Brief lessons on the basic topics in the major branches of Classical Realistic philosophy. Designed & organized by Dr. Jonathan Dolhenty and intended primarily for the beginning student of philosophy. Ask the Academy Questions, answers, and discussions of various topics submitted by our visitors. Frequently Asked Questions Access our database of frequently asked questions and answers by category or keyword search. Resource Centers The Philosophy Resource Center Classic texts online, links to websites, onsite articles, search engines, a dictionary of philosophical quotations, and more. 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