Peripatetic-Scholastic Philosophy, Expressed from the Sources of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas and Adapted to the Education of Adolescents - Volume I - Michele De Maria, S.J.

This first volume presents an introductory course in philosophy designed for younger students, drawing primarily from the Aristotelian tradition and the Thomistic synthesis of Thomas Aquinas. It aims to make classical scholastic philosophy accessible while preserving its systematic rigor.

The work begins with logic as the foundation of philosophical study, presenting it as the discipline that governs correct reasoning and the acquisition of truth. De Maria explains basic logical structures such as concepts, judgments, and syllogisms in a simplified and pedagogical manner, suitable for adolescent education.

A central focus is placed on developing disciplined thinking, clarity in definition, and the correct use of reasoning in both philosophical and scientific contexts. The text emphasizes logic as an instrument for all further intellectual inquiry.

Throughout the volume, De Maria maintains a clear instructional style, carefully adapting classical Peripatetic-Scholastic material to an educational setting. The result is an accessible introduction to the habits of rational thought that prepare students for more advanced studies in natural philosophy and metaphysics.