Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., a Dominican priest and expert on the Thomist Tradition, dives deep into Thomas Aquinas's views on peace and war. He explores the intertwining paths of human desires for goodness and the conflicts that arise from them. Cuddy highlights Aquinas's moral perspective, emphasizing peace as a state achieved when rational beings align with their true good. The discussion also reveals how conflicting desires can disrupt individual and societal harmony, shedding light on the philosophical essence of true peace.

Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., a Dominican priest and scholar on Aquinas, delves into the moral nuances of just war theory. He explains how Aquinas views peace as more than the absence of conflict, emphasizing the importance of justice and charity in warfare. The discussion touches on the moral criteria for declaring war and the need for virtuous intentions. Fr. Cuddy highlights that military actions should align with moral virtue to achieve a greater good, ultimately guiding us toward lasting peace.

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