The Ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas

"Leo J. Elders has extensive and impressive experience in teaching and researching the ethical thought of Thomas Aquinas...could help direct students to struggle more directly with what is probably the most complex and subtle treatment of the subject to be encountered anywhere."—Philosophy in Review

"Elders brings to his study an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the history of philosophy. Although he advises his readers not to look for any novel interpretations of Thomas, the book is full of surprises. Time and again, he offers a concise history of the moral issue under consideration...A more authoritative introduction to the moral philosophy of Aquinas is not likely to be found. In fact, it is a delight to read."—Review of Metaphysics

"Elders unites the wealth of material into a reliable exposition of Aquinas's ethical thought that can serve as an excellent help to undergraduate students. Its detail and breadth of learning also make it valuable reading for graduate students. Father Elders has done a great favor in reminding us that a commentary on the moral section of the Summa Theologiae for those 'who restrict themselves to a purely philosophical approach' can indeed assist us in seeking 'the beauty of a life according to the virtues.'"—Thomist

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The Ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas

"Leo J. Elders has extensive and impressive experience in teaching and researching the ethical thought of Thomas Aquinas...could help direct students to struggle more directly with what is probably the most complex and subtle treatment of the subject to be encountered anywhere."—Philosophy in Review

"Elders brings to his study an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the history of philosophy. Although he advises his readers not to look for any novel interpretations of Thomas, the book is full of surprises. Time and again, he offers a concise history of the moral issue under consideration...A more authoritative introduction to the moral philosophy of Aquinas is not likely to be found. In fact, it is a delight to read."—Review of Metaphysics

"Elders unites the wealth of material into a reliable exposition of Aquinas's ethical thought that can serve as an excellent help to undergraduate students. Its detail and breadth of learning also make it valuable reading for graduate students. Father Elders has done a great favor in reminding us that a commentary on the moral section of the Summa Theologiae for those 'who restrict themselves to a purely philosophical approach' can indeed assist us in seeking 'the beauty of a life according to the virtues.'"—Thomist

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The Ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas

The Ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas

by Leo J. Elders
The Ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas

The Ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas

by Leo J. Elders

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"Leo J. Elders has extensive and impressive experience in teaching and researching the ethical thought of Thomas Aquinas...could help direct students to struggle more directly with what is probably the most complex and subtle treatment of the subject to be encountered anywhere."—Philosophy in Review

"Elders brings to his study an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the history of philosophy. Although he advises his readers not to look for any novel interpretations of Thomas, the book is full of surprises. Time and again, he offers a concise history of the moral issue under consideration...A more authoritative introduction to the moral philosophy of Aquinas is not likely to be found. In fact, it is a delight to read."—Review of Metaphysics

"Elders unites the wealth of material into a reliable exposition of Aquinas's ethical thought that can serve as an excellent help to undergraduate students. Its detail and breadth of learning also make it valuable reading for graduate students. Father Elders has done a great favor in reminding us that a commentary on the moral section of the Summa Theologiae for those 'who restrict themselves to a purely philosophical approach' can indeed assist us in seeking 'the beauty of a life according to the virtues.'"—Thomist


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780813231983
Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press
Publication date: 02/15/2019
Pages: 316
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Leo J. Elders is a Fellow of the Pontifical Academy of Thomas Aquinas.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Introduction 13

Chapter I Man's Quest of Happiness 35

Chapter II Human Acts 47

Chapter III The Moral Goodness and Badness of our Acts 69

Chapter IV Passions and Emotions in General 93

Chapter V Use Individual Passions 103

Chapter VI Habitus 135

Chapter VII Virtues in General 145

Chapter VIII Sins and Vices 171

Chapter IX Laws and the Natural Law 197

Thomas on the Common Good 226

Chapter X The Cardinal Virtues. Prudence 229

Chapter XI Justice 239

Appendices on War and on Labour 267

Chapter XII Fortitude 271

Chapter XIII Temperance 279

Chapter XIV Love and Friendship 297

Index nominum 307

Index rerum 309

Index of Greek Words 313

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