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Episode 49 – Aquinas on the Stages of Human Action - Part 1 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

Aquinas 101 - Course 4: Principles of the Moral Life

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Intellect, Will, and Pursuit of Truth

The chapter explores the intertwined concepts of intellect and will in the pursuit of truth about the good. It challenges modern notions of relativism and subjectivism, emphasizing the capacity of the intellect to discern the truth and the will to desire the good. The discourse unravels the dynamic relationship between intellect and will, shedding light on human agency and the quest for happiness.

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