The Primacy of Love: An Introduction to the Ethics of Thomas Aquinas
Wadell provides a comprehensive and scholarly study of ethics in the teachings of the greatest of medieval Christian theologians. Grounding Christian moral behavior in the universal search for happiness fulfilled through friendship with God, he focuses on Thomas's view of passion, affections, and virtues in moral life and concludes with an inspiring vision of human persons responding to the restorative and redemptive love of God and fulfilled in joy and peace. Highly recommended for seminary and large academic and public libraries.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.