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The Thomistic Institute
Aquinas on the Final Purpose of Human Existence and Human Prudence | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P.
Jun 9, 2024
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. discusses Aquinas' view on morality, happiness, and prudence. They explore the pursuit of common goods, shared life with God, and balancing moral wisdom in pandemic decisions. The podcast delves into human purpose, final pursuits, and navigating political ideologies in society
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- Aquinas emphasizes pursuing authentic goods for happiness, including friendship for flourishing.
- Morality involves balancing common goods in pandemic decision-making for societal well-being.
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Aquinas' Theory of Human Action
Aquinas frames morality around the pursuit of happiness, emphasizing the importance of employing freedom for the pursuit of authentic goods and avoidance of objective evils. Central to his theory is the pursuit of the authentic good that leads to happiness, such as pursuing activities like friendship that contribute to flourishing.
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