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Prudence and the Moral Virtues | Prof. Fred Freddoso

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The Role of Prudence in Moral Decision-Making

The chapter explores Aristotle's judgment types, inesis and nome, referencing a British detective series set in WWII to illustrate moral decision-making complexities. It emphasizes St. Thomas' agreement with Aristotle on prudence structure and delves into prudence for individuals and groups. The discussion centers on guiding individuals towards virtues like temperance and aligning goals with reason through prudence.

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