The Thomistic Institute Saint Thomas And The Acquired Virtues I Professor Candace Vogler
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Dec 7, 2023 Professor Candace Vogler discusses Saint Thomas Aquinas' understanding of virtue, the challenges in pursuing virtuous actions, cultivating justice in children, the role of acquired virtues in leading a good life, the difference between two individuals working with at-risk kids, and the contrasting motivations and orientations in virtue ethics.
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Aquinas Enhances Aristotle's Virtue Theory
- Aquinas advanced virtue theory beyond Aristotle by recognizing ongoing moral development and the realistic flaws of human nature.
- His view aligns more with contemporary ethical challenges regarding moral growth and imperfection.
Aquinas' Four Cardinal Virtues
- Aquinas' four cardinal virtues align powers of reason, will, and passions for ethical living: practical wisdom, justice, temperance, and courage.
- Each virtue regulates specific faculties, correcting intellect, passions, and will for balanced action.
Psych Nurses on Understanding Patients
- Nurses in psychiatric hospitals observe that understanding a patient's perspective on what seems better helps extend genuine care.
- Simply controlling behavior without insight lacks healing potential; grasping the patient's perceived good is essential.