Fulvio di Blasi, The Invention of Philosophical Rationality, Route Books & Media, 2025

It's a text that revisits the very roots of the concept of nature and the way it opens to God. It also l.ays the foundation for Western moral tradition. Could be truly useful for students. Through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates philosophy, science, and theology, Di Blasi argues that early Greek thinkers were not merely precursors to modern science but authentic philosophers who pioneered rational inquiry. He emphasizes the transition from mythology to rationality, as seen in the works of Thales, Heraclitus, and Pythagoras, where logos (reason) and physis (nature) became key concepts in understanding reality. The book critiques contemporary positivism, advocating for a holistic vision that acknowledges the interwoven nature of philosophy and theology. Di Blasi highlights Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas as key figures in advancing Presocratic insights, linking early metaphysical inquiries to modern philosophical debates. Written in an accessible style, the book serves as both an introduction to philosophy and a call to rethink the historical significance of early rational thought.