THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everyone's Business Part 2

Mortimer Adler's Great Books of the Western World is a significant collection of influential works in Western literature and philosophy. The collection aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual and cultural heritage of the West. It includes works from various periods and disciplines, fostering a dialogue across centuries. Adler believed that engaging with these texts is crucial for informed citizenship and participation in the ongoing intellectual conversation. The collection remains a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of Western thought.

The Summa Theologica is a comprehensive work divided into three parts. The first part deals with God, the creation of the world, angels, and the nature of man. The second part is subdivided into two sections: the first part of the second part discusses general principles of morality and law, while the second part of the second part addresses morality in particular, including individual virtues and vices. The third part, left unfinished by Aquinas, focuses on the person and work of Christ and the sacraments. The work also includes a posthumous supplement that concludes the third part and discusses Christian eschatology. Aquinas drew on Aristotelian and Augustinian influences and aimed to integrate faith and reason in his theological arguments.