
God's Happiness
Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology
Understanding God's Beatitude
This chapter explores the profound concept of God's happiness, or beatitude, emphasizing its philosophical distinctions from joy and delight as articulated by Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. It highlights that true happiness arises from intellectual fulfillment and a direct knowledge of the divine essence, framing happiness as central to human behavior and inquiry. Additionally, the discussion connects divine happiness with philosophical knowledge, suggesting that understanding God's beatitude is essential for a richer theological perspective.
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