

Natural Inclinations, the Passions, and Human Acts | Fr. Kevin Flannery, S.J.
Nov 12, 2024
Fr. Kevin Flannery, S.J., a philosophy professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University and expert in Aquinas's moral theory, dives deep into the nuances of natural inclinations and passions. He explores Aquinas's insights on natural law and the crucial role of reason in distinguishing true inclinations from passion-driven impulses. With references to Aristotle, Fr. Flannery emphasizes that passions only gain moral relevance when guided by reason and will, shedding light on moral reasoning's intricate layers in human behavior.
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