Human Nature
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ISBN10: 1162857161
ISBN13: 9781162857169
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.06 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162857169
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.06 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Human Nature by St. Thomas Aquinas is a philosophical treatise that explores the nature of humanity and its place in the world. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of human nature. The first part examines the relationship between the body and the soul, arguing that the soul is the primary source of human identity and that the body is merely a vessel for the soul. The second part discusses the nature of human knowledge and the role of reason in understanding the world. Aquinas argues that human knowledge is limited by our sensory experience, but that reason can help us to transcend these limitations and gain a deeper understanding of reality. Finally, the third part of the book explores the nature of human action and the role of morality in guiding our behavior. Aquinas argues that human beings have a natural inclination towards the good, but that this inclination can be corrupted by sin and other forms of moral weakness. Overall, Human Nature is a profound and thought-provoking work that continues to influence the fields of philosophy, theology, and ethics to this day.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Thomas Aquinas Philosophical Texts, by St. Thomas Aquinas . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766140032.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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