Aquinas on the Three Wisdoms: Philosophical, Theological, and Mystical | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploring Philosophy and the Four Causes
The chapter delves into philosophy as the pursuit of knowledge rooted in wonder, discussing fundamental existential questions and Aquinas' three types of wisdom. It explores the four causes (material, formal, efficient, and final) as tools for understanding reality, using a house example. The discussion emphasizes the importance of formal causes, representing the idea or blueprint behind physical forms, in guiding efficient causality in intentional activities.
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