The Thomistic Institute The Good Life: Tips from Aquinas | Father Alan O'Sullivan O.P.
Jan 30, 2024
Father Alan O'Sullivan O.P., Chaplain of Trinity College, Dublin, discusses the concept of the good life from Aquinas' perspective, the origins of the good life in Western civilization, understanding temperaments, the moral dimensions of human acts and character formation, virtues becoming second nature through practice, the role of charity in virtuous life, and exploring virtues and individual strengths.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Origins of the Good Life
02:52 • 16min
Understanding Temperaments
18:42 • 15min
The Moral Dimensions of Human Acts and Character Formation
33:53 • 3min
Virtues, Practice, and Excellence
36:26 • 24min
The Role of Charity in Virtuous Life
01:00:05 • 8min
Exploring Virtues and Individual Strengths
01:08:15 • 3min