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| 1301 </p> | 1301 </p> |
| 1302 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p11"> | 1302 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p11"> |
| 1303 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> All such definitions, by whomsoever given, were based on the Socratic theory, and should be explained according to what we | 1303 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> All such definitions, by whomsoever given, were based on the Socratic theory, and should be explained according to what we |
| 1304 have said about art (ad 1). | 1304 have said about art (ad 1). |
| 1305 </p> | 1305 </p> |
| 1306 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p12"> The same applies to the Third Objection.</p> | 1306 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p12"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The same applies to the Third Objection.</p> |
| 1307 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p13"> | 1307 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p13"> |
| 1308 <b>Reply to Objection 4:</b> Right reason which is in accord with prudence is included in the definition of moral virtue, not as part of its essence, | 1308 <b>Reply to Objection 4:</b> Right reason which is in accord with prudence is included in the definition of moral virtue, not as part of its essence, |
| 1309 but as something belonging by way of participation to all the moral virtues, in so far as they are all under the direction | 1309 but as something belonging by way of participation to all the moral virtues, in so far as they are all under the direction |
| 1310 of prudence. | 1310 of prudence. |
| 1311 </p> | 1311 </p> |
| 1947 inordinate passion of the soul. In such cases justice is destroyed in so far as the due measure of the external act is destroyed: | 1947 inordinate passion of the soul. In such cases justice is destroyed in so far as the due measure of the external act is destroyed: |
| 1948 while some other virtue is destroyed in so far as the internal passions exceed their due measure. Thus when through anger, | 1948 while some other virtue is destroyed in so far as the internal passions exceed their due measure. Thus when through anger, |
| 1949 one man strikes another, justice is destroyed in the undue blow; while gentleness is destroyed by the | 1949 one man strikes another, justice is destroyed in the undue blow; while gentleness is destroyed by the |
| 1950 immoderate anger. The same may be clearly applied to other virtues. | 1950 immoderate anger. The same may be clearly applied to other virtues. |
| 1951 </p> | 1951 </p> |
| 1952 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p9"> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first considers operations as the effect of virtue, while the other | 1952 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p9"><b>Reply to Objections:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first considers operations as the effect of virtue, while the other |
| 1953 two consider operation and passion as concurring in the same effect. But in some cases virtue is chiefly about operations, | 1953 two consider operation and passion as concurring in the same effect. But in some cases virtue is chiefly about operations, |
| 1954 in others, about passions, for the reason given above. | 1954 in others, about passions, for the reason given above. |
| 1955 </p> | 1955 </p> |
| 1956 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p10"></p> | 1956 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p10"></p> |
| 1957 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p11"></p> | 1957 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p11"></p> |
| 2366 </p> | 2366 </p> |
| 2367 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p8"> Secondly, they may be considered in point of their being denominated, each one from that which is foremost in its respective | 2367 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p8"> Secondly, they may be considered in point of their being denominated, each one from that which is foremost in its respective |
| 2368 matter, and thus they are specific virtues, condivided with the others. Yet they are called principal in comparison with the | 2368 matter, and thus they are specific virtues, condivided with the others. Yet they are called principal in comparison with the |
| 2369 other virtues, on account of the importance of their matter: so that prudence is the virtue which commands; justice, the virtue | 2369 other virtues, on account of the importance of their matter: so that prudence is the virtue which commands; justice, the virtue |
| 2370 which is about due actions between equals; temperance, the virtue which suppresses desires for the | 2370 which is about due actions between equals; temperance, the virtue which suppresses desires for the |
| 2371 pleasures of touch; and fortitude, the virtue which strengthens against dangers of death. Thus again do the objections fail: | 2371 pleasures of touch; and fortitude, the virtue which strengthens against dangers of death.</p> |
| 2372 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p9"><b>Reply to Objections:</b> Thus again do the objections fail: | |
| 2372 because the other virtues may be principal in some other way, but these are called principal by reason of their matter, as | 2373 because the other virtues may be principal in some other way, but these are called principal by reason of their matter, as |
| 2373 stated above. | 2374 stated above.</p> |
| 2374 </p> | |
| 2375 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p9"></p> | |
| 2376 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p10"></p> | 2375 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p10"></p> |
| 2377 <a href="summa.FS_Q61_A2.html"></a> | 2376 <a href="summa.FS_Q61_A2.html"></a> |
| 2378 <a href="summa.FS_Q61_A4.html"></a> | 2377 <a href="summa.FS_Q61_A4.html"></a> |
| 2379 </div> | 2378 </div> |
| 2380 <div id="FS_Q61_A4" class="div4"> | 2379 <div id="FS_Q61_A4" class="div4"> |
| 2446 mind is strengthened by fortitude against dangers of death, which is a matter of very great difficulty, is more able to | 2445 mind is strengthened by fortitude against dangers of death, which is a matter of very great difficulty, is more able to |
| 2447 remain firm against the onslaught of pleasures; for as Cicero says (De Offic. i), "it would be inconsistent for a man to be | 2446 remain firm against the onslaught of pleasures; for as Cicero says (De Offic. i), "it would be inconsistent for a man to be |
| 2448 unbroken by fear, and yet vanquished by cupidity; or that he should be conquered by lust, after showing himself to be unconquered | 2447 unbroken by fear, and yet vanquished by cupidity; or that he should be conquered by lust, after showing himself to be unconquered |
| 2449 by toil." | 2448 by toil." |
| 2450 </p> | 2449 </p> |
| 2451 <p id="FS_Q61_A4-p9"> From this the Reply to the Second Objection is clear. For temperance observes the mean in all things, and fortitude keeps | 2450 <p id="FS_Q61_A4-p9"><b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> From this the Reply to the Second Objection is clear. For temperance observes the mean in all things, and fortitude keeps |
| 2452 the mind unbent by the enticements of pleasures, either in so far as these virtues are taken to denote certain general conditions | 2451 the mind unbent by the enticements of pleasures, either in so far as these virtues are taken to denote certain general conditions |
| 2453 of virtue, or in the sense that they overflow on to one another, as explained above. | 2452 of virtue, or in the sense that they overflow on to one another, as explained above. |
| 2454 </p> | 2453 </p> |
| 2455 <p id="FS_Q61_A4-p10"> | 2454 <p id="FS_Q61_A4-p10"> |
| 2456 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> These four general conditions of virtue set down by the Philosopher, are not proper to the aforesaid virtues. They may, however, | 2455 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> These four general conditions of virtue set down by the Philosopher, are not proper to the aforesaid virtues. They may, however, |
| 2795 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p7"> But in the order of perfection, charity precedes faith and hope: because both faith and hope are quickened by charity, and | 2794 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p7"> But in the order of perfection, charity precedes faith and hope: because both faith and hope are quickened by charity, and |
| 2796 receive from charity their full complement as virtues. For thus charity is the mother and the root of all the virtues, inasmuch | 2795 receive from charity their full complement as virtues. For thus charity is the mother and the root of all the virtues, inasmuch |
| 2797 as it is the form of them all, as we shall state further on ( | 2796 as it is the form of them all, as we shall state further on ( |
| 2798 <a id="FS_Q62_A4-p7.1" shape="rect" href="summa.SS_Q23_A8.html">SS, Q[23], A[8]</a>). | 2797 <a id="FS_Q62_A4-p7.1" shape="rect" href="summa.SS_Q23_A8.html">SS, Q[23], A[8]</a>). |
| 2799 </p> | 2798 </p> |
| 2800 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p8"> This suffices for the Reply to the First Objection.</p> | 2799 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p8"><b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the First Objection.</p> |
| 2801 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p9"> | 2800 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p9"> |
| 2802 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Augustine is speaking of that hope whereby a man hopes to obtain bliss through the merits which he has already: this belongs | 2801 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Augustine is speaking of that hope whereby a man hopes to obtain bliss through the merits which he has already: this belongs |
| 2803 to hope quickened by and following charity. But it is possible for a man before having charity, to hope through merits not | 2802 to hope quickened by and following charity. But it is possible for a man before having charity, to hope through merits not |
| 2804 already possessed, but which he hopes to possess. | 2803 already possessed, but which he hopes to possess. |
| 2805 </p> | 2804 </p> |
| 2890 various matters, which constitute the sphere of virtue's action, and according to various circumstances. | 2889 various matters, which constitute the sphere of virtue's action, and according to various circumstances. |
| 2891 </p> | 2890 </p> |
| 2892 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p10"> It is therefore evident that all virtues are in us by nature, according to aptitude and inchoation, but not according to | 2891 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p10"> It is therefore evident that all virtues are in us by nature, according to aptitude and inchoation, but not according to |
| 2893 perfection, except the theological virtues, which are entirely from without. | 2892 perfection, except the theological virtues, which are entirely from without. |
| 2894 </p> | 2893 </p> |
| 2895 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p11"> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first two argue about the nurseries of virtue which are in us by | 2894 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p11"><b>Reply to Objections:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first two argue about the nurseries of virtue which are in us by |
| 2896 nature, inasmuch as we are rational beings. The third objection must be taken in the sense that, owing to the natural disposition | 2895 nature, inasmuch as we are rational beings. The third objection must be taken in the sense that, owing to the natural disposition |
| 2897 which the body has from birth, one has an aptitude for pity, another for living temperately, another for some other virtue. | 2896 which the body has from birth, one has an aptitude for pity, another for living temperately, another for some other virtue. |
| 2898 </p> | 2897 </p> |
| 2899 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p12"></p> | 2898 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p12"></p> |
| 2900 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p13"></p> | 2899 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p13"></p> |
| 3216 due, neither more nor less. But the other moral virtues deal with interior passions wherein the right cannot be established | 3215 due, neither more nor less. But the other moral virtues deal with interior passions wherein the right cannot be established |
| 3217 in the same way, since men are variously situated in relation to their passions; hence the rectitude of reason has to be established | 3216 in the same way, since men are variously situated in relation to their passions; hence the rectitude of reason has to be established |
| 3218 in the passions, with due regard to us, who are moved in respect of the | 3217 in the passions, with due regard to us, who are moved in respect of the |
| 3219 passions. | 3218 passions. |
| 3220 </p> | 3219 </p> |
| 3221 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p8"> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first two arguments take the rational mean as being in the very | 3220 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p8"><b>Reply to Objections:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first two arguments take the rational mean as being in the very |
| 3222 act of reason, while the third argues from the mean of justice. | 3221 act of reason, while the third argues from the mean of justice. |
| 3223 </p> | 3222 </p> |
| 3224 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p9"></p> | 3223 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p9"></p> |
| 3225 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p10"></p> | 3224 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p10"></p> |
| 3226 <a href="summa.FS_Q64_A1.html"></a> | 3225 <a href="summa.FS_Q64_A1.html"></a> |
| 3457 acquires scientific knowledge about some conclusion which had never been presented to his mind before. Now we speak of having | 3456 acquires scientific knowledge about some conclusion which had never been presented to his mind before. Now we speak of having |
| 3458 a thing when we are on the point of having it, according to the saying of the Philosopher (Phys. ii, text. 56): "That which | 3457 a thing when we are on the point of having it, according to the saying of the Philosopher (Phys. ii, text. 56): "That which |
| 3459 is | 3458 is |
| 3460 scarcely lacking is not lacking at all." | 3459 scarcely lacking is not lacking at all." |
| 3461 </p> | 3460 </p> |
| 3462 <p id="FS_Q65_A1-p12"> This suffices for the Reply to the Second Objection.</p> | 3461 <p id="FS_Q65_A1-p12"><b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the Second Objection.</p> |
| 3463 <p id="FS_Q65_A1-p13"> | 3462 <p id="FS_Q65_A1-p13"> |
| 3464 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The intellectual virtues are about divers matters having no relation to one another, as is clearly the case with the various | 3463 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The intellectual virtues are about divers matters having no relation to one another, as is clearly the case with the various |
| 3465 sciences and arts. Hence we do not observe in them the connection that is to be found among the moral virtues, which are about | 3464 sciences and arts. Hence we do not observe in them the connection that is to be found among the moral virtues, which are about |
| 3466 passions and operations, that are clearly related to one another. For all the passions have their rise in certain initial | 3465 passions and operations, that are clearly related to one another. For all the passions have their rise in certain initial |
| 3467 passions, viz. love and hatred, and terminate in certain others, viz. pleasure | 3466 passions, viz. love and hatred, and terminate in certain others, viz. pleasure |
| 3910 </p> | 3909 </p> |
| 3911 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p11"> | 3910 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p11"> |
| 3912 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> One saint is praised chiefly for one virtue, another saint for another virtue, on account of his more admirable readiness | 3911 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> One saint is praised chiefly for one virtue, another saint for another virtue, on account of his more admirable readiness |
| 3913 for the act of one virtue than for the act of another virtue. | 3912 for the act of one virtue than for the act of another virtue. |
| 3914 </p> | 3913 </p> |
| 3915 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p12"> This suffices for the Reply to the Third Objection.</p> | 3914 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p12"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the Third Objection.</p> |
| 3916 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p13"></p> | 3915 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p13"></p> |
| 3917 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p14"></p> | 3916 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p14"></p> |
| 3918 <a href="summa.FS_Q66_A1.html"></a> | 3917 <a href="summa.FS_Q66_A1.html"></a> |
| 3919 <a href="summa.FS_Q66_A3.html"></a> | 3918 <a href="summa.FS_Q66_A3.html"></a> |
| 3920 </div> | 3919 </div> |
| 4266 </p> | 4265 </p> |
| 4267 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p9"> | 4266 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p9"> |
| 4268 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> The Philosopher is speaking there of these moral virtues, as to their material element; thus he speaks of justice, as regards | 4267 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> The Philosopher is speaking there of these moral virtues, as to their material element; thus he speaks of justice, as regards |
| 4269 "commutations and distributions"; of fortitude, as to "matters of terror and danger"; of temperance, in respect of "lewd desires." | 4268 "commutations and distributions"; of fortitude, as to "matters of terror and danger"; of temperance, in respect of "lewd desires." |
| 4270 </p> | 4269 </p> |
| 4271 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p10"> The same applies to the Second Objection. For those things that concern the active life, belong to the material element of | 4270 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p10"> <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The same applies to the Second Objection. For those things that concern the active life, belong to the material element of |
| 4272 the virtues. | 4271 the virtues. |
| 4273 </p> | 4272 </p> |
| 4274 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p11"> | 4273 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p11"> |
| 4275 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> There is a twofold state after this life; one before the resurrection, during which the soul will be separate from the body; | 4274 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> There is a twofold state after this life; one before the resurrection, during which the soul will be separate from the body; |
| 4276 the other, after the resurrection, when the souls will be reunited to their bodies. In this state of resurrection, the irrational | 4275 the other, after the resurrection, when the souls will be reunited to their bodies. In this state of resurrection, the irrational |
| 4450 </p> | 4449 </p> |
| 4451 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p12"> | 4450 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p12"> |
| 4452 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Faith is the foundation in as much as it is knowledge: consequently when this knowledge is perfected, the foundation will | 4451 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Faith is the foundation in as much as it is knowledge: consequently when this knowledge is perfected, the foundation will |
| 4453 be perfected also. | 4452 be perfected also. |
| 4454 </p> | 4453 </p> |
| 4455 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p13"> The Reply to the Third Objection is clear from what has been said.</p> | 4454 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p13"> |
| 4455 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The Reply to the Third Objection is clear from what has been said.</p> | |
| 4456 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p14"></p> | 4456 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p14"></p> |
| 4457 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p15"></p> | 4457 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p15"></p> |
| 4458 <a href="summa.FS_Q67_A2.html"></a> | 4458 <a href="summa.FS_Q67_A2.html"></a> |
| 4459 <a href="summa.FS_Q67_A4.html"></a> | 4459 <a href="summa.FS_Q67_A4.html"></a> |
| 4460 </div> | 4460 </div> |
| 5981 </p> | 5981 </p> |
| 5982 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p9"> | 5982 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p9"> |
| 5983 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> "Good happens in one way, evil in all manner of ways," as Dionysius says (Div. Nom. iv): so that to one virtue many vices | 5983 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> "Good happens in one way, evil in all manner of ways," as Dionysius says (Div. Nom. iv): so that to one virtue many vices |
| 5984 are contrary. Consequently we must not be surprised if the works of the flesh are more numerous than the fruits of the spirit. | 5984 are contrary. Consequently we must not be surprised if the works of the flesh are more numerous than the fruits of the spirit. |
| 5985 </p> | 5985 </p> |
| 5986 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p10"> The Reply to the Third Objection is clear from what has been said.</p> | 5986 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p10"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The Reply to the Third Objection is clear from what has been said.</p> |
| 5987 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p11"></p> | 5987 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p11"></p> |
| 5988 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p12"></p> | 5988 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p12"></p> |
| 5989 <a href="summa.FS_Q70_A3.html"></a> | 5989 <a href="summa.FS_Q70_A3.html"></a> |
| 5990 <a href="summa.FS_Q71.html"></a> | 5990 <a href="summa.FS_Q71.html"></a> |
| 5991 </div> | 5991 </div> |
| 6566 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p9"> | 6566 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p9"> |
| 6567 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> As a gloss says on the same passage, these vices are called works of the flesh, not as though they consisted in carnal pleasure; | 6567 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> As a gloss says on the same passage, these vices are called works of the flesh, not as though they consisted in carnal pleasure; |
| 6568 but flesh here denotes man, who is said to live according to the flesh, when he lives according to himself, as Augustine says | 6568 but flesh here denotes man, who is said to live according to the flesh, when he lives according to himself, as Augustine says |
| 6569 (De Civ. Dei xiv, 2,3). The reason of this is because every failing in the human reason is due in some way to the carnal sense. | 6569 (De Civ. Dei xiv, 2,3). The reason of this is because every failing in the human reason is due in some way to the carnal sense. |
| 6570 </p> | 6570 </p> |
| 6571 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p10"> This suffices for the Reply to the Second Objection.</p> | 6571 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p10"><b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the Second Objection.</p> |
| 6572 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p11"> | 6572 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p11"> |
| 6573 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Even in the carnal sins there is a spiritual act, viz. the act of reason: but the end of these sins, from which they are | 6573 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Even in the carnal sins there is a spiritual act, viz. the act of reason: but the end of these sins, from which they are |
| 6574 named, is carnal pleasure. | 6574 named, is carnal pleasure. |
| 6575 </p> | 6575 </p> |
| 6576 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p12"> | 6576 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p12"> |
| 9049 the judgment about the object of the will, as stated. | 9049 the judgment about the object of the will, as stated. |
| 9050 </p> | 9050 </p> |
| 9051 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p9"> | 9051 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p9"> |
| 9052 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The higher mover is not directly moved by the lower; but, in a manner, it can be moved by it indirectly, as stated. | 9052 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The higher mover is not directly moved by the lower; but, in a manner, it can be moved by it indirectly, as stated. |
| 9053 </p> | 9053 </p> |
| 9054 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p10"> The Third Objection is solved in like manner.</p> | 9054 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p10"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The Third Objection is solved in like manner.</p> |
| 9055 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p11"></p> | 9055 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p11"></p> |
| 9056 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p12"></p> | 9056 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p12"></p> |
| 9057 <a href="summa.FS_Q77.html"></a> | 9057 <a href="summa.FS_Q77.html"></a> |
| 9058 <a href="summa.FS_Q77_A2.html"></a> | 9058 <a href="summa.FS_Q77_A2.html"></a> |
| 9059 </div> | 9059 </div> |
| 10281 </p> | 10281 </p> |
| 10282 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p10"> | 10282 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p10"> |
| 10283 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> This apparition of imaginary forms is not altogether outside the order of nature, nor is it due to a command alone, but according | 10283 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> This apparition of imaginary forms is not altogether outside the order of nature, nor is it due to a command alone, but according |
| 10284 to local movement, as explained above. | 10284 to local movement, as explained above. |
| 10285 </p> | 10285 </p> |
| 10286 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p11"> Consequently the Reply to the Third Objection is clear, because these forms are received originally from the senses.</p> | 10286 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p11"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Consequently the Reply to the Third Objection is clear, because these forms are received originally from the senses.</p> |
| 10287 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p12"></p> | 10287 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p12"></p> |
| 10288 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p13"></p> | 10288 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p13"></p> |
| 10289 <a href="summa.FS_Q80_A1.html"></a> | 10289 <a href="summa.FS_Q80_A1.html"></a> |
| 10290 <a href="summa.FS_Q80_A3.html"></a> | 10290 <a href="summa.FS_Q80_A3.html"></a> |
| 10291 </div> | 10291 </div> |
| 11425 said to be the "beginning" of every sin. On the other hand, in the order of execution, the first place belongs to that which | 11425 said to be the "beginning" of every sin. On the other hand, in the order of execution, the first place belongs to that which |
| 11426 by furnishing the opportunity of fulfilling all desires of sin, has the character of a root, and such are riches; so that, | 11426 by furnishing the opportunity of fulfilling all desires of sin, has the character of a root, and such are riches; so that, |
| 11427 from this point of view, covetousness is said to be the "root" of all evils, as stated above | 11427 from this point of view, covetousness is said to be the "root" of all evils, as stated above |
| 11428 <a id="FS_Q84_A2-p7.2" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q84_A1.html">(A[1])</a>. | 11428 <a id="FS_Q84_A2-p7.2" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q84_A1.html">(A[1])</a>. |
| 11429 </p> | 11429 </p> |
| 11430 <p id="FS_Q84_A2-p8"> This suffices for the Reply to the First Objection.</p> | 11430 <p id="FS_Q84_A2-p8"><b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the First Objection.</p> |
| 11431 <p id="FS_Q84_A2-p9"> | 11431 <p id="FS_Q84_A2-p9"> |
| 11432 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Apostasy from God is stated to be the beginning of pride, in so far as it denotes a turning away from God, because from the | 11432 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Apostasy from God is stated to be the beginning of pride, in so far as it denotes a turning away from God, because from the |
| 11433 fact that man wishes not to be subject to God, it follows that he desires inordinately his own excellence in temporal things. | 11433 fact that man wishes not to be subject to God, it follows that he desires inordinately his own excellence in temporal things. |
| 11434 Wherefore, in the passage quoted, apostasy from God does not denote the special sin, but rather that general condition of | 11434 Wherefore, in the passage quoted, apostasy from God does not denote the special sin, but rather that general condition of |
| 11435 every sin, consisting in its turning away from God. It may also be said that | 11435 every sin, consisting in its turning away from God. It may also be said that |
| 11895 Again, there is the good of virtue and grace: this too has its mode, species and order, and is entirely taken away by sin. | 11895 Again, there is the good of virtue and grace: this too has its mode, species and order, and is entirely taken away by sin. |
| 11896 Lastly, there is a good consisting in the ordinate act itself, which also has its mode, species and order, the privation of | 11896 Lastly, there is a good consisting in the ordinate act itself, which also has its mode, species and order, the privation of |
| 11897 which is essentially sin. Hence it is clear both how sin is privation of mode, species and order, and how it destroys or diminishes | 11897 which is essentially sin. Hence it is clear both how sin is privation of mode, species and order, and how it destroys or diminishes |
| 11898 mode, species and order. | 11898 mode, species and order. |
| 11899 </p> | 11899 </p> |
| 11900 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p8"> This suffices for the Replies to the first two Objections.</p> | 11900 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p8"><b>Reply to Objection 1&2:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the first two Objections.</p> |
| 11901 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p9"> | 11901 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p9"> |
| 11902 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Mode, species and order follow one from the other, as explained above: and so they are destroyed or diminished together. | 11902 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Mode, species and order follow one from the other, as explained above: and so they are destroyed or diminished together. |
| 11903 </p> | 11903 </p> |
| 11904 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p10"></p> | 11904 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p10"></p> |
| 11905 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p11"></p> | 11905 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p11"></p> |
| 12042 that it is corruptible is due to a condition of matter, and is not chosen by nature: indeed nature would choose an | 12042 that it is corruptible is due to a condition of matter, and is not chosen by nature: indeed nature would choose an |
| 12043 incorruptible matter if it could. But God, to Whom every nature is subject, in forming man supplied the defect of nature, | 12043 incorruptible matter if it could. But God, to Whom every nature is subject, in forming man supplied the defect of nature, |
| 12044 and by the gift of original justice, gave the body a certain incorruptibility, as was stated in the | 12044 and by the gift of original justice, gave the body a certain incorruptibility, as was stated in the |
| 12045 <a id="FS_Q85_A6-p10.1" shape="rect" href="summa.FP_Q97_A1.html">FP, Q[97], A[1]</a>. It is in this sense that it is said that "God made not death," and that death is the punishment of sin. | 12045 <a id="FS_Q85_A6-p10.1" shape="rect" href="summa.FP_Q97_A1.html">FP, Q[97], A[1]</a>. It is in this sense that it is said that "God made not death," and that death is the punishment of sin. |
| 12046 </p> | 12046 </p> |
| 12047 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p11"> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections.</p> | 12047 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p11"><b>Reply to Objection 1--3:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections.</p> |
| 12048 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p12"></p> | 12048 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p12"></p> |
| 12049 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p13"></p> | 12049 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p13"></p> |
| 12050 <a href="summa.FS_Q85_A5.html"></a> | 12050 <a href="summa.FS_Q85_A5.html"></a> |
| 12051 <a href="summa.FS_Q86.html"></a> | 12051 <a href="summa.FS_Q86.html"></a> |
| 12052 </div> | 12052 </div> |
| 13006 </p> | 13006 </p> |
| 13007 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p5"> | 13007 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p5"> |
| 13008 <b>Objection 4:</b> Further, a disposition may become a habit. Now venial sin is a disposition to mortal, as stated | 13008 <b>Objection 4:</b> Further, a disposition may become a habit. Now venial sin is a disposition to mortal, as stated |
| 13009 <a id="FS_Q88_A4-p5.1" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q88_A3.html">(A[3])</a>. Therefore a venial sin can become mortal. | 13009 <a id="FS_Q88_A4-p5.1" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q88_A3.html">(A[3])</a>. Therefore a venial sin can become mortal. |
| 13010 </p> | 13010 </p> |
| 13011 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p5a"> | |
| 13012 <b>On the contrary,</b> | |
| 13013 Those which differ infinitely, are not be transformed one to another. But a mortal sin | |
| 13014 differs infinitely from a venial sin, as is apparent from the above <a | |
| 13015 id="FS_Q88_A4-p5a" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q87_A5.html">(Q[87] A[5])</a>. | |
| 13016 Therefore venial [sin] cannot become mortal. [HST translation, missing | |
| 13017 from original]</p> | |
| 13011 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p6"> | 13018 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p6"> |
| 13012 <b>I answer that,</b> The fact of a venial sin becoming a mortal sin may be understood in three ways. First, so that the same identical act be | 13019 <b>I answer that,</b> The fact of a venial sin becoming a mortal sin may be understood in three ways. First, so that the same identical act be |
| 13013 at first a venial, and then a mortal sin. This is impossible: because a sin, like any moral act, consists chiefly in an act | 13020 at first a venial, and then a mortal sin. This is impossible: because a sin, like any moral act, consists chiefly in an act |
| 13014 of the will: so that an act is not one morally, if the will be changed, although the act be continuous physically. If, however, | 13021 of the will: so that an act is not one morally, if the will be changed, although the act be continuous physically. If, however, |
| 13015 the will be not changed, it is not possible for a venial sin to become mortal. | 13022 the will be not changed, it is not possible for a venial sin to become mortal. |
