The Importance of Companionship and Love in Aquinas' View of Happiness

Aquinas discusses how companionship with others and the enjoyment of God contribute to the complete happiness in heaven. The chapter explores the role of communal joy, contrasting envy with love and emphasizing rejoicing in others' successes. It also delves into the relationship between love for the common good, affection, and charity, discussing the stages of growth in the Christian life and the complex interplay between acquired excellencies and infused virtues.