It reminds me of the horrid philosophy of Peter Abelard. It was horrid because it was an overextension of Aristotelian Logic into metaphysics and moral philosophy. Yes, they overlap, but they are not the same. It corrupted his methods, thus corrupting his conclusions. The same thing happened with Descartes, who overextended the use of Mathematics into Metaphysics.

Both were Catholics, Descartes even writing to the Bishops at the Council of Trent with his thoughts on the doctrine of Transubstantiation, but that doesn’t mean he is right to use mathematical principles and impose them on metaphysics, or to reduce all of philosophy to mere logic. Check out Etienne Gilson’s “The Unity of Philosophical Experience” for more.

However, I was already a Catholic and so the book simply did a great job of filling in the gaps of my knowledge about Catholicism. The second book that I read by you was the game-changer – “Meltdown”.

My whole perspective on economics, banking, war, government has changed. It all makes sense now haha

As someone coming from Britain, it’s a relief to read common sense. Also, to know that the Austrian school of thought is out there and gaining strength is comforting – the world is not necessarily doomed!

Planning on reading “The Church and the Market” at some point. It’s about time Catholics stopped with the socialism and realised the most Catholic way is political and economic liberty.

Again, thanks for all you’ve done Tom!