"Individually, the essays make contributions across a range of topics in metaphysics. Collectively, the volume holds together thematically: each contribution makes some reference to Wippel's scholarship, and the organization makes clear that the diverse topics cover the range of Wippel's methodological exposition of Thomistic metaphysics. The result admirably combines three features which rarely coincide in a Festschrift: a collection of essays which (a) constitute an effective tribute to an honoree, (b) are thematically coherent, and (c) are of consistently high quality as valuable contributions to scholarship."?Joshua Hochschild, Mount St. Mary's University

"This memorial volume is not only a worthy and eloquent tribute by pupils and friends to a giant of Thomist scholarship, but a tangible result of his enduring influence as an inspiring teacher. Fortified by the same meticulous research that was the hallmark of Msgr Wippel's writings, each essay offers original insights into the subtle and profound metaphysical thought of St Thomas Aquinas. A lasting treasure which will doubtless become a classic of Thomist scholarship."?Fran O'Rourke, University College Dublin

"This volume bearing the proud title Summa metaphysicae offers the reader a series of exemplary studies on Thomas Aquinas's metaphysical thought by first-rate scholars, or rather, by Thomistic philosophers who want to pay their tribute to the admirable Thomist, professor John Wippel. It may be debatable whether these fine essays on different metaphysical topics constitute a true 'summa'; what does speak for it, however, is all the relevant theme's and parts of the metaphysical science are represented in a way which reminds one of the comprehensive subtitle of Wippel's book on the metaphysics of Aquinas: From Finite Being to Uncreated Being."?Rudi A. te Velde, Tilburg University, The Netherlands

"John Wippel's investigations of the metaphysical thought of Thomas Aquinas presented his students and readers with the highest standard of scholarly and philosophical rigor. The standard is met in the twelve contributions to this volume, many of them by former students of Wippel, and all of them by attentive readers of his work. This assortment of reflections on metaphysical themes will be a source of instruction and delight for anyone interested in Thomistic metaphysics."?Kevin White, The Catholic University of America