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Thomas Aquinas and the Theology of the Body | Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.

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Exploring St. Thomas Aquinas's Moral Theory and Societal Shifts in the 14th Century

This chapter explores St. Thomas Aquinas's 13th-century moral theory, emphasizing the pursuit of beatitude or happiness with God, contrasting it with modern views on duty and obligation. It discusses the shift in societal perceptions towards philosophical nominalism and moral volunteerism in the 14th century, moving away from Thomistic realism.

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