Aquinas 101 - Course 2: Introduction to Thomistic Philosophy

Episode 26 – Aquinas on Human Freedom and Free Will | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

Nov 27, 2019

45:50

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Understanding the Relationship between Free Will and Freedom

01:13

The Necessity of Moral Principles for Free Agency

01:01

Understanding Happiness and Overall Well-being in Terms of Human Nature

00:35

The Essence of Free Will and Human Nature

01:00

Introduction

2min

The Unguided Freedom of Choice

3min

The Unguided Ability to Make Up Oneself

4min

The Importance of Social Well-Being

2min

The Importance of Free Choice in Happiness

3min

The Problem of Counterfeit Goods

3min

The Problem With Self Enslavement

3min

The Constitution of Human Beings

3min

The Power of the Soul

6min

10.

The Principles of Freedom

3min

11.

The Importance of Conscience in Aquinas' Story

3min

12.

The Role of Prudence in Moral Development

3min

13.

The Power of Second Nature

3min

14.

The Dawn of Reason

2min

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