The Treatise on Law: (Summa Theologiae, I-II; qq. 90-97) (Notre Dame Studies in Law and Contemporary Issues Book 4)
In this excerpt from the Summa Theologiae, St. Thomas Aquinas explores the nature and varieties of law, including eternal, natural, human, and divine forms. Part of the Notre Dame Studies in Law and Contemporary Issues, it offers profound insights into the role of law in fostering virtue and the common good within a theological context.
About This Book
The Treatise on Law forms a key section of St. Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae, specifically questions 90-97 in the Prima Secundae part. It systematically examines the essence, types, and purposes of law within a theological framework.
Aquinas distinguishes between eternal law, natural law, human law, and divine law, providing a comprehensive analysis that has influenced legal and moral philosophy for centuries.
This edition, part of the Notre Dame Studies in Law and Contemporary Issues series, presents the text in a format accessible to scholars and students interested in medieval thought and its modern applications.
The work addresses how laws contribute to the common good and individual virtue, bridging theology with practical governance.
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