num_pages: 388
description: In this new translation of Saint Thomas Aquinas's "Treatise on Law", R.J. Henle, an authority on philosophy &amp; jurisprudence, provides necessary background for an informed reading of the "Treatise" as well as an in-depth commentary on the text, in English. The 1st section contains an introduction to Thomas's life, work, writings &amp; jurisprudence. Henle discusses the structure of Thomas's magnum opus "Summa Theologiae", from which "The Treatise on Law" is excerpted. A brief section is included on scholastic philosophy &amp; also on his approach to the study of law. Henle then examines his definition of a law &amp; the general doctrinal background for the "Treatise". Finally, Henle explores his sources, including his use of "auctoritates", or authoritative quotations drawn primarily from the Bible, Aristotle, Augustine &amp; Isidore of Seville. The 2nd part of the book contains the Latin text of the "Treatise" presented unit by unit, each followed by the English translation &amp;, when appropriate, by comment. "The Treatise on Law" should be of interest to law students, lawyers, judges &amp; legal scholars. It should also appeal to those interested in Thomas's legal philosophy, such as political scientists, theoretical sociologists &amp; cultural historians. For philosophers, especially beginners in medieval philosophy, it should serve as a good introduction to the Thomas's thought.
language: English
title: The Treatise on Law: Summa Theologiae 1-2 qq.90-97
titlecomplete: The Treatise on Law: Summa Theologiae 1-2 qq.90-97 (Studies in Law & Contemporary Issues 4)
genres: History, Law, Classics, School, Philosophy, Religion, Catholic, Politics, Theology, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 532
series: Summa Theologiae
publisher: University of Notre Dame Press