Aquinas on Human Nature: Intellect, Will, and Freedom

The chapter delves into Thomas Aquinas's perspective on human nature, focusing on the intellect and will as distinctive powers that enable humans to understand the concept of goodness and make choices. It explains how wisdom guides humans towards true goodness, the role of free will in choosing what is genuinely good over counterfeit goods, and the connection between freedom and pursuing happiness. The narrative discusses the importance of developing a virtuous second nature through actions aligned with true goodness and the consequences of pursuing distorted perceptions of what is good.