Paul J. Glenn
Cosmology
A Class Manual in the Philosophy of Bodily Being
Reprint of the first edition 1947, St. Louise, London
Abstract
Paul J. Glenn’s book Cosmology is a philosophical text that examines the physical universe from a Scholastic and Aristotelian perspective. It focuses on the nature of change, motion, time, place, and the properties of bodies, such as quantity and substance. The work emphasizes the distinction between a purely physical or scientific account of the universe and a metaphysical one. It generally aims to reconcile the study of the material world with the principles of Thomistic philosophy, discussing concepts like „primary matter“ and „substantial form“ as foundations for understanding reality.
About the Author
Paul Joseph Glenn, Ph.D (1893-1957) was a Catholic priest. He served as President of the College-Seminary of St. Charles Borromeo in Columbus, Ohio. Glenn was a staunch defender of the Catholic Faith, often using his genius writing talents to do so. He was a witty teacher at St. Charles Preparatory School and Seminary, and served as the rector and principal from 1945-1957.