The Thomistic Institute Turning to Aquinas on Virtue | Prof. Candace Vogler
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Apr 24, 2015 Philosophy professor Prof. Candace Vogler discusses Aquinas' perspective on acquired virtues, emphasizing the importance of cultivating virtues to overcome human tendencies and attain human good. The podcast explores the multifaceted nature of gratitude, encouraging giving back to the community. Finally, it delves into Aquinas' teachings on virtue and the pursuit of the good, highlighting the role of transcendent good in guiding human behavior.
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Knowing Better Despite Failings
- Ordinary people often know better than their flawed actions indicate, revealing a spark of understanding despite our failings.
- This gap between knowing better and doing better highlights the persistent human struggle with disorder in intellect, passions, and will.
Aquinas on Fallen Human Nature
- Aquinas views human nature as fallen and operating at a loss due to original sin, which deprives justice and order.
- The pre-fall state involved perfect order where intellect and will were rightly directed, making perfect will possible without impediments.
Loss of Order, Not Just Dark Intellect
- The loss from original sin is the disruption of proper order among human powers, not just obscured intellect by passions.
- Acquired virtues work to restore cooperation among intellect, will, and passions to correct our disordered state.