Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Judgments of Conscience and Judgment of Prudence in the Doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas"" by Reginald G. Doherty is a comprehensive exploration of the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas on the two types of judgments that guide human decision-making: the judgments of conscience and the judgments of prudence. The author delves into the philosophical and theological underpinnings of these two types of judgments, and how they relate to each other and to the broader moral framework of Aquinas' thought.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the judgments of conscience, which are the inner moral judgments that guide our actions and decisions. Doherty examines Aquinas' understanding of conscience, its role in moral decision-making, and how it relates to other aspects of his moral philosophy, such as natural law and virtues.The second part of the book deals with the judgments of prudence, which are the practical judgments that guide our actions in specific situations. Doherty explores Aquinas' understanding of prudence, its relationship to conscience, and how it is developed through experience and reflection.Throughout the book, Doherty provides detailed analysis of Aquinas' texts, as well as engaging with contemporary scholarship on Aquinas' thought. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of philosophy, theology, and ethics, as well as anyone interested in exploring the rich intellectual tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas.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.
