Justice and charity : an introduction to Aquinas's moral, economic, and political thought / Michael P. Krom.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krom, Michael P., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274.

Thomas.

Physical Description:

xv, 238 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2020]

Summary:

This book introduces Thomas Aquinas's moral, economic, and political thought, differentiating between philosophy (justice) and theology (charity) within each of the three branches of Aquinas's theory of human living. It shows how Aquinas's thought offers an integrated vision for Christian participation in the world, equipping readers to apply their faith to the complex moral, economic, and political problems of contemporary society. Written in an accessible style by an experienced educator, the book is well-suited for use in a variety of undergraduate courses and provides a foundation for understanding Catholic social teaching.

Contents:

Moral theory: The natural desire for happiness (moral philosophy)

Grace and perfect happiness (moral theology)

Economic theory: The goods of the earth and the good life (economic philosphy)

The goods of the earth and perfect happiness (economic theology)

Political theory: The common good in the earthly city (political philosophy)

The twofold citizenship of the Christian wayfarer (political theology)

The perennial teaching of the angelic doctor: Aquinas' moral, economic, and political theory today

Appendix: Schema of the virtues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781540963161

1540963160

9781540962249

1540962245

OCLC:

1122912860