The Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, And Temperance

by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint; Regan, Richard J.

• ISBN13: 9780872207462
• ISBN10: 0872207463
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-09-30
• Publisher: Hackett Pub Co Inc

Summary

This newly translated and streamlined compilation of the texts on prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance from the Summa Theologica II-II follows the question-and-answer format of the original while omitting almost all appeals to authority. Minor objections and replies have also been omitted. A general Introduction to the moral thought of Thomas Aquinas, introductory notes on the texts, an extensive glossary of key terms, and a selective bibliography supplement the texts. Hardback edition also available: 0872207463, £24.95.

Author Biography

Richard J. Regan is Professor of Political Science, Fordham University.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Abbreviations	vi
Introduction	vii
Prudence	1	(29)
In Itself	1	(8)
Parts	9	(2)
Integral Parts	11	(4)
Subjective Parts	15	(2)
Potential Parts	17	(3)
Imprudence and Negligence	20	(5)
Sins Contrary to but Resembling Prudence	25	(5)
Justice	30	(76)
Right	30	(3)
Justice in Itself	33	(8)
Injustice	41	(3)
Judicial Judgment	44	(3)
Subjective Parts	47	(6)
Restitution	53	(9)
Preferential Treatment of Persons	62	(2)
Homicide	64	(5)
War	69	(1)
Insurrection	70	(2)
Other Injuries against the Person	72	(3)
Theft and Robbery	75	(5)
Injustice by Judges	80	(2)
Unjust Criminal Charges	82	(2)
Injustice by Defendants	84	(3)
Injustice by Witnesses	87	(2)
Injustice by Lawyers	89	(3)
Fraud in Buying and Selling	92	(3)
The Sin of Interest-Taking	95	(4)
Equity	99	(1)
Integral Parts	100	(3)
Potential Parts	103	(2)
The Ten Commandments and Justice	105	(1)
Fortitude	106	(13)
In Itself	106	(6)
Fear	112	(3)
Lack of Fear	115	(1)
Boldness	116	(1)
Parts	116	(3)
Temperance	119	(39)
In Itself	119	(6)
Contrary Sins	125	(5)
Parts	130	(2)
Integral Parts	132	(4)
Subjective Parts Concerning Food and Drink	136	(6)
Subjective Parts Concerning Sex	142	(4)
Sexual Lust	146	(12)
Glossary	158	(8)
Select Bibliography	166	(4)
Index	170