Aquinas on Stages of Human Action: Part 2 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
The Thomistic Institute
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Analysis of Aquinas' Perspective on Intellect and Will
The chapter delves into Aquinas' viewpoint on the intellect as a formal and final cause of the will, exploring how the intellect apprehends the perceived good and influences the will. It discusses the relationship between the first four steps and the next four steps in human action according to Aquinas's philosophy, emphasizing distinguishing between steps related to the end and those related to the means. The concept of sin is also explored, including factors contributing to corruption in the will and intellect such as bad habits and effects of the fall.
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