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Vice and Sin, Part II | Professor Steven Jensen

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The Nature of Evil and the Human Will

This chapter explores Aquinas' views on evil and the human will. It discusses how evil can be caused by both well-functioning agents and damaged agents, and examines the concept of order and goodness in relation to defective beings. The chapter also delves into the nature of the human will and its proper object, drawing parallels between the actions of Ariel, fire, and a pen.

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