Saint Thomas (Aquinas)

Summa Philosophiae: Ethica presents the ethical teachings of Saint Thomas Aquinas, offering a profound exploration of moral philosophy within a medieval theological framework. Authored by Saint Thomas Aquinas and Cosmo Alamanno, this work delves into the principles of virtue, justice, and the ultimate end of human life, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Aquinas's ethical system. Written in Latin, this edition preserves the original language of Aquinas's thought, inviting scholars and students alike to engage directly with his seminal ideas. Summa Philosophiae remains an enduring contribution to philosophical and theological discourse, studied for its rigorous logic, systematic approach, and enduring relevance to contemporary ethical questions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

There's a multitude of Lenten meditation books but only one that's packed with the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas. Journey through Lent with the Church's greatest philosopher-theologian. This unrivaled spiritual master will guide you in encountering Our Lord and experiencing the type of fruitful Lent that he often experienced. You will relish this magnificent treasury of sixty-three of Aquinas's Scripture-based sermons specially selected for the holy season. From Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, you'll learn how to deepen your prayer life, conquer temptation, resist the evils incurred by sin, and equip yourself for spiritual battle. In the straightforward, logical language for which he is famous, Aquinas shows you how to detach yourself from the things of this world and refocus on the things above, reflecting on Our Lord and Our Lady as models. You will learn the importance of fasting to the preservation of chastity and how to perform acts that will increase your humi