This lively and highly accessible introduction to the thought of Thomas Aquinas focuses on his philosophy while making clear its openness to theology as reflection on Revelation. Introduces students this great philosopher of the middle ages in one short book. Brings together alternative approaches to Aquinas' thought. Uses key texts to describe the trajectory of Aquinas' philosophy and the legacy it left behind. This is the first title in a new Polity series, Classic Thinkers.