The Political Ideas of St. Thomas Aquinas

By: Thomas Aquinas

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Paperback | 1 October 1997 | Edition Number 2

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Originally published in The Hafner Library of Classics in 1953, The Political Ideas of St. Thomas Aquinas provides important insights into the human side of one of the most influential medieval philosophers. St. Thomas Aquinas (c. 1226–1274) is recognized for having synthesized Christian theology with Aristotelian metaphysics, and for his spirited philosophical defense of Christianity that was addressed to the non-Christian reader. In this collection, editor Dino Bigongiari has selected Aquinas’s key writings on politics, justice, social problems, and forms of government, including the philosopher’s main works: Regimine Principus (On Kinship) and The Summa Theologica.

In an authoritative discussion of the historical background and evolution of St. Thomas Aquinas’s political ideas, Dr. Bigongiari’s commentary explains this philosopher’s enduring influence and legacy. Accompanying explanatory notes and a helpful glossary of unusual terms and familiar words help to make this practical volume an ideal text for students and general readers alike.

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Introduction
Note on the Text
The Summa Theologica, I-II
Of the Essence of Law	p. 3
Of the Various Kinds of Law	p. 11
Of the Effects of Law	p. 24
Of the Eternal Law	p. 29
Of the Natural Law	p. 42
Of Human Law	p. 55
Of the Power of Human Law	p. 65
Of Change in Laws	p. 78
Of the Reason for the Judicial Precepts: Article I: Whether the Old Law Enjoined Fitting Precepts Concerning Rulers?	p. 86
The Summa Theologica, II-II
Of Sedition	p. 92
Of Right	p. 96
Of Justice	p. 105
Of Theft and Robbery	p. 127
Of Cheating, Which Is Committed in Buying and Selling: Article I: Whether It Is Lawful to Sell a Thing for More Than Its Worth?	p. 143
Of the Sin of Usury	p. 147
Of Obedience	p. 159
On Kingship
What is Meant by the Word "King"	p. 175
Whether It Is More Expedient for a City or Province to Be Ruled by One Man or Many	p. 179
That the Dominion of a Tyrant Is the Worst	p. 181
Why the Royal Dignity Is Rendered Hateful to the Subjects	p. 185
That It Is a Lesser Evil When a Monarchy Turns into Tyranny Than When an Aristocracy Becomes Corrupt	p. 186
How Provision Might be Made That the King May Not Fall into Tyranny	p. 188
What Advantages Which Are Rendered to Kings Are Lost by the Tyrant	p. 192
Notes	p. 197
List of Abbreviated Titles	p. 207
Glossary	p. 210
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