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2501 2, 77 | is contrary to an act of virtue, while omission denotes
2502 2, 78 | annexed to ~a principal virtue. The first is that these
2503 2, 78 | common with the principal virtue; and the second is that
2504 2, 78 | of the perfection of that virtue. Accordingly since ~justice
2505 2, 78 | Wherefore in two ways may a virtue directed to ~another person
2506 2, 78 | offer an equal meed for virtue, and thus ~"observance"
2507 2, 78 | which is the principal virtue. On the other hand, ~the
2508 2, 78 | respect of the rectitude ~of virtue: and since a due implies
2509 2, 78 | a judge, belongs to ~the virtue annexed to justice.~Aquin.:
2510 2, 79 | 2) Whether religion is a virtue?~(3) Whether religion is
2511 2, 79 | Whether religion is one virtue?~(4) Whether religion is
2512 2, 79 | Whether religion is a special virtue?~(5) Whether religion is
2513 2, 79 | religion is a theological virtue?~(6) Whether religion should
2514 2, 79 | honor of God, because the virtue which is ~concerned with
2515 2, 79 | temperance or of some similar virtue as ~eliciting.~Aquin.: SMT
2516 2, 79 | 1~Whether religion is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2517 2, 79 | seem that religion is not a virtue. Seemingly it belongs ~to
2518 2, 79 | Therefore religion is not ~a virtue but a gift~Aquin.: SMT SS
2519 2, 79 | 1~OBJ 2: Further, every virtue is a free exercise of the
2520 2, 79 | Therefore religion is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2521 2, 79 | Ethic. ii, 1, aptitude for virtue is in us ~by nature, wherefore
2522 2, 79 | wherefore things pertaining to virtue belong to the dictate of ~
2523 2, 79 | Therefore religion is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2524 2, 79 | FS, Q[55], AA[3],4) "a ~virtue is that which makes its
2525 2, 79 | every good act belongs to a ~virtue. Now it is evident that
2526 2, 79 | evident that ~religion is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2527 2, 79 | master, and ~so "he makes a virtue of necessity" [*Jerome,
2528 2, 79 | to God ~may be an act of virtue, in so far as man does so
2529 2, 79 | Whether religion is one virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2530 2, 79 | that religion is not one virtue. Religion directs ~us to
2531 2, 79 | suffices for a difference ~of virtue, as stated above (Q[50],
2532 2, 79 | Therefore religion is ~not one virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2533 2, 79 | 1~OBJ 2: Further, of one virtue there is seemingly one act,
2534 2, 79 | Therefore religion is not one virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2535 2, 79 | that ~religion is not one virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2536 2, 79 | Therefore religion ~is one virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2537 2, 79 | evident that religion is one virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2538 2, 79 | Wherefore religion is one ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2539 2, 79 | neither "latria" nor the ~virtue of religion is differentiated
2540 2, 79 | Whether religion is a special virtue, distinct from the others?~
2541 2, 79 | religion is not a special virtue distinct from ~the others.
2542 2, 79 | religion is not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2543 2, 79 | religion is not a special ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2544 2, 79 | honor God is not a special virtue distinct from observance,
2545 2, 79 | religion is not a ~special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2546 2, 79 | 1/1~I answer that, Since virtue is directed to the good,
2547 2, 79 | there must be a special virtue. Now the good to ~which
2548 2, 79 | that religion is a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2549 2, 79 | that ~religion is a general virtue, but that it commands all
2550 2, 79 | religion is a theological virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2551 2, 79 | religion is a theological virtue. Augustine ~says (Enchiridion
2552 2, 79 | religion is a theological virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2553 2, 79 | Further, a theological virtue is one that has God for
2554 2, 79 | religion is a theological virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2555 2, 79 | 1~OBJ 3: Further, every virtue is either theological, or
2556 2, 79 | religion is not an intellectual virtue, because its ~perfection
2557 2, 79 | truth: nor is it a ~moral virtue, which consists properly
2558 2, 79 | that it is a theological ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2559 2, 79 | justice which is a moral ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[81] A[
2560 2, 79 | religion is not a ~theological virtue whose object is the last
2561 2, 79 | the last end, but a moral virtue which ~is properly about
2562 2, 79 | Reply OBJ 1: The power or virtue whose action deals with
2563 2, 79 | its command the power or virtue whose action deals with
2564 2, 79 | intellectual, but ~a moral virtue, since it is a part of justice,
2565 2, 79 | The perfection of a moral virtue consists in its observing ~
2566 2, 79 | the Law prescribe acts of virtue. Therefore religion is the
2567 2, 79 | 1 Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: Virtue is praised because of the
2568 2, 79 | through lack of ability, his virtue deserves no less praise, ~
2569 2, 79 | supererogation, but not the merit of virtue, provided it be ~done voluntarily.
2570 2, 79 | Religion ~is a special virtue, as stated above (A[4]):
2571 2, 79 | whereas sanctity is a ~general virtue, because it makes us faithful,
2572 2, 79 | 1: Sanctity is a special virtue according to its essence;
2573 2, 79 | is said to be a ~general virtue, in so far as it directs
2574 2, 80 | appetitive or to ~a cognitive virtue or power. But devotion belongs
2575 2, 80 | It belongs to the same virtue, to will to do something, ~
2576 2, 80 | Wherefore it belongs to ~that virtue to have the will ready to
2577 2, 81 | instruments in performing ~acts of virtue, as also the Philosopher
2578 2, 81 | actually or ~virtually, for the virtue of this desire remains in
2579 2, 81 | quickened by a habit of virtue: and yet his prayer may
2580 2, 83 | sacrifice is a special act of virtue?~(4) Whether all are bound
2581 2, 83 | sacrifice is a special act of virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[85] A[
2582 2, 83 | is not a special act ~of virtue. Augustine says (De Civ.
2583 2, 83 | special act of some definite virtue. Therefore the ~offering
2584 2, 83 | special act of a definite virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[85] A[
2585 2, 83 | special act of a definite ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[85] A[
2586 2, 83 | special act of a definite virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[85] A[
2587 2, 83 | 7), where an act of one ~virtue is directed to the end of
2588 2, 83 | directed to the end of another virtue it partakes somewhat of ~
2589 2, 83 | it belongs to a definite virtue, viz. religion. But it ~
2590 2, 83 | sacrifices, and belong to the virtue of religion. ~Aquin.: SMT
2591 2, 83 | consequently the act of any ~virtue assumes the character of
2592 2, 84 | declaration of the Church, in virtue of which men are bound to
2593 2, 85 | arises ~from the debt in virtue of which the ministers of
2594 2, 86 | taking vows;~(5) Of what virtue is it an act?~(6) Whether
2595 2, 86 | indifferent, but only some ~act of virtue, should be the matter of
2596 2, 86 | result; such are ~acts of virtue, and these can be, absolutely
2597 2, 86 | far as it is an act of ~virtue; and this depends on its
2598 2, 86 | religion. ~Every act of virtue is matter for a vow. Now
2599 2, 86 | to pertain to ~the same virtue to promise a thing and to
2600 2, 86 | Therefore a vow pertains ~to any virtue and not to religion especially.~
2601 2, 86 | 1], ad 1), every act of virtue ~belongs to religion or
2602 2, 86 | belongs to the commanding ~virtue, not to those which are
2603 2, 86 | direction of the ~acts of any virtue to the service of God is
2604 2, 86 | sometimes the act of another virtue, ~as, for instance, keeping
2605 2, 86 | Now the more excellent the virtue the better and more ~meritorious
2606 2, 86 | Wherefore the act of an inferior virtue is the ~better the more
2607 2, 86 | commanded by a superior virtue, ~whose act it becomes through
2608 2, 86 | belongs to the perfection of ~virtue, according to the Philosopher (
2609 2, 86 | religion which is a greater virtue than abstinence, of ~which
2610 2, 86 | Now it is contrary to virtue ~for a man to offer to God
2611 2, 86 | religion is a more excellent virtue than chastity. Now ~if a
2612 2, 86 | to God, namely, ~works of virtue. Therefore absolutely speaking
2613 2, 87 | of an oath?~(4) Of what virtue is it an act?~(5) Whether
2614 2, 87 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, virtue is not contrary to virtue (
2615 2, 87 | virtue is not contrary to virtue (Categ. viii, 22). Now ~
2616 2, 87 | Now ~an oath is an act of virtue, as stated above (A[4]).
2617 2, 87 | sometimes be contrary to virtue, or an obstacle thereto,
2618 2, 87 | is beholden to God, ~in virtue of which he is bound to
2619 2, 90 | religion is a moral ~virtue. Now every moral virtue
2620 2, 90 | virtue. Now every moral virtue observes a mean, as stated
2621 2, 90 | vice is opposed to a moral virtue. One ~by way of excess,
2622 2, 90 | deficiency. Again, the mean of ~virtue may be exceeded, not only
2623 2, 90 | vice exceeds the ~mean of virtue, not through tending to
2624 2, 90 | something greater than the virtue, ~but possibly to something
2625 2, 90 | goes beyond the mean of ~virtue, through doing something
2626 2, 90 | going ~beyond the mean of virtue in respect of certain circumstances (
2627 2, 90 | vices are opposed to one virtue, as stated ~above (A[1];
2628 2, 92 | latria pertains to the virtue of religion to which ~superstition
2629 2, 92 | reason of the merit of their ~virtue. To all these they gave
2630 2, 92 | and then, since it is a virtue, it ~is essential thereto
2631 2, 92 | to the prudence that is a virtue, and to that which is carnal.~
2632 2, 92 | nothing but either nature, virtue, or guilt. But the ~cause
2633 2, 92 | cause in man on the part of virtue, since ~"a good tree cannot
2634 2, 95 | it is a sin?~(3) To what virtue it is opposed;~(4) Of its
2635 2, 95 | of God is opposed to the virtue of religion?~Aquin.: SMT
2636 2, 95 | God is not opposed to the ~virtue of religion. The temptation
2637 2, 95 | deceit is ~opposed to the virtue of truth. Therefore temptation
2638 2, 95 | more a sin is opposed to virtue the graver it would ~seem
2639 2, 95 | is more opposed to the virtue of religion, than superstition
2640 2, 96 | is bound to keep them by virtue of the ~statutes themselves,
2641 2, 97 | is opposed to a special virtue is a special ~sin. But sacrilege
2642 2, 97 | is opposed to a special virtue, namely religion, to ~which
2643 2, 97 | virtues commanded by ~one virtue. In this way, by whatever
2644 2, 98 | takes the principal part in virtue and vice. ~Nor does everyone
2645 2, 98 | Nevertheless the superior, in virtue of his office, can cause
2646 2, 98 | is entrusted is bound by ~virtue of his office to exercise
2647 2, 98 | hand, he be so bound by virtue of his office, this would
2648 2, 98 | Wherefore he is suspended, by virtue of the law, ~both as regards
2649 2, 98 | publicly, is suspended by virtue of the ~law, as regards
2650 2, 98 | secret he ~is suspended by virtue of the law, as regards himself
2651 2, 98 | action. Now he that is, by virtue ~of the law, suspended as
2652 2, 99 | Whether piety is a special virtue?~(4) Whether the duties
2653 2, 99 | which would seem to be the virtue of piety, according to a ~
2654 2, 99 | Whether piety is a special virtue distinct from other virtues?~
2655 2, 99 | that piety is not a special virtue distinct from other ~virtues.
2656 2, 99 | piety is not a distinct virtue ~from charity.~Aquin.: SMT
2657 2, 99 | legal justice is a general virtue, according to the Philosopher ~(
2658 2, 99 | Therefore piety is not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[101] A[
2659 2, 99 | I answer that, A special virtue is one that regards an object
2660 2, 99 | person, there is a special virtue. Now a thing is indebted
2661 2, 99 | Therefore piety is a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[101] A[
2662 2, 99 | worship to God, is a distinct virtue from piety, which pays homage ~
2663 2, 99 | the character of a general virtue than piety has.~Aquin.:
2664 2, 99 | are two virtues. Now no virtue is ~opposed to another virtue,
2665 2, 99 | virtue is ~opposed to another virtue, since according to the
2666 2, 99 | A[3]), the act of every ~virtue is limited by the circumstances
2667 2, 99 | will be an act no longer of virtue but of vice. Hence it belongs ~
2668 2, 100 | observance is a special virtue, distinct from other virtues?~(
2669 2, 100 | observance is a special virtue, distinct from other virtues?~
2670 2, 100 | observance is not a special virtue, distinct from ~other virtues.
2671 2, 100 | observance is not a distinct virtue from piety.~Aquin.: SMT
2672 2, 100 | who excel in science ~and virtue. But there is no special
2673 2, 100 | But there is no special virtue whereby we pay honor and ~
2674 2, 100 | who excel in science and virtue. Therefore observance, ~
2675 2, 100 | dignity, is not a ~special virtue distinct from other virtues.~
2676 2, 100 | not by ~itself a special virtue distinct from other virtues.~
2677 2, 100 | perfection of science and virtue does not ~give him the character
2678 2, 100 | himself. Wherefore a special virtue is appointed ~for the payment
2679 2, 100 | Yet, forasmuch as science, virtue and all like things render
2680 2, 100 | whatever belongs to the same virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[102] A[
2681 2, 100 | matters belong to an annexed virtue, and not to ~special justice,
2682 2, 100 | justice, which is a principal virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[102] A[
2683 2, 100 | observance is a greater virtue than piety?~Aquin.: SMT
2684 2, 100 | observance is a greater virtue than piety. For the ~prince
2685 2, 100 | observance is a greater virtue than ~piety.~Aquin.: SMT
2686 2, 100 | of dignity, ~is a greater virtue than piety, which pays worship
2687 2, 100 | to the virtuous by the ~virtue of observance, as stated
2688 2, 100 | the Law prescribe acts of virtue. Now, ~immediately after
2689 2, 101 | above ~us, is a special virtue, distinct from latria?~(
2690 2, 101 | reverence in acknowledgment of virtue, as may be gathered from ~
2691 2, 101 | honor is ~the reward of virtue." Now, since virtue consists
2692 2, 101 | reward of virtue." Now, since virtue consists chiefly of spiritual ~
2693 2, 101 | a ~sufficient reward of virtue: yet nothing in human and
2694 2, 101 | acknowledgment of excelling virtue. It is, however, ~due to
2695 2, 101 | said to be the reward of virtue. ~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[103]
2696 2, 101 | in acknowledgment of his ~virtue, as stated above (A[1];
2697 2, 101 | excellence, not of his ~virtue but of his dignity, as being
2698 2, 101 | some ~excellence of their virtue: and in this way Tobias
2699 2, 101 | Whether dulia is a special virtue distinct from latria? Objection
2700 2, 101 | that dulia is not a special virtue distinct from latria. For
2701 2, 101 | we owe latria." Now the virtue directed to God as Lord
2702 2, 101 | dulia is not a ~distinct virtue from latria.~Aquin.: SMT
2703 2, 101 | neighbor is not a distinct virtue from latria with which we ~
2704 2, 101 | dulia is not a distinct virtue from latria whereby God
2705 2, 101 | human lord, is a ~distinct virtue from latria, which pays
2706 2, 101 | dulia are not the same ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[103] A[
2707 2, 101 | differentiates the species of virtue, it seems that dulia is ~
2708 2, 101 | observance, and ~any similar virtue whereby reverence is shown
2709 2, 102 | Whether obedience is a special virtue?~(3) Of its comparison with
2710 2, 102 | the lower by their will in virtue ~of a divinely established
2711 2, 102 | command. Wherefore just as in virtue of the divinely established
2712 2, 102 | too in human affairs, in virtue of the order of natural
2713 2, 102 | Whether obedience is a special virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[104] A[
2714 2, 102 | obedience is not a special virtue. For disobedience ~is contrary
2715 2, 102 | obedience is not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[104] A[
2716 2, 102 | Further, every special virtue is either theological or
2717 2, 102 | obedience is not a theological virtue, since it is not comprised
2718 2, 102 | charity. Nor is it a moral virtue, since it does not hold ~
2719 2, 102 | obedience is not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[104] A[
2720 2, 102 | own." But every ~special virtue is the more to be praised
2721 2, 102 | it holds its own, ~since virtue requires a man to exercise
2722 2, 102 | obedience is not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[104] A[
2723 2, 102 | Therefore obedience is a general virtue, comprising many ~special
2724 2, 102 | I answer that, A special virtue is assigned to all good
2725 2, 102 | for it belongs properly to virtue to render a ~deed good.
2726 2, 102 | Wherefore obedience is a special virtue, and its ~specific object
2727 2, 102 | but ~not in all acts of virtue, since not all acts of virtue
2728 2, 102 | virtue, since not all acts of virtue are a matter of ~precept,
2729 2, 102 | and pertain to no other virtue, such ~things for instance
2730 2, 102 | precept, it will be a special ~virtue, and disobedience a special
2731 2, 102 | justice or of some ~other virtue with the intention of fulfilling
2732 2, 102 | obedience ~will be a general virtue, and disobedience a general
2733 2, 102 | Obedience is not a theological virtue, for its direct ~object
2734 2, 102 | It is, however, a moral virtue, since it is a part of justice,
2735 2, 102 | 3: Obedience, like every virtue requires the will to be
2736 2, 102 | obedience is the only ~virtue that ingrafts virtues in
2737 2, 102 | Therefore ~charity is a greater virtue than obedience.~Aquin.:
2738 2, 102 | he may adhere to God, his virtue ~derives greater praise
2739 2, 102 | to God, the greater the virtue. Now there are three kinds ~
2740 2, 102 | properly speaking, the virtue of obedience, whereby we
2741 2, 102 | Wherefore even any other acts of virtue ~are meritorious before
2742 2, 102 | precept, it is one special virtue. Accordingly, in so far
2743 2, 102 | Reply OBJ 2: All acts of virtue, in so far as they come
2744 2, 102 | Wherefore according as acts of virtue act causally ~or dispositively
2745 2, 102 | because though an act of virtue come under a precept, one
2746 2, 102 | nevertheless perform that act of virtue without considering the
2747 2, 102 | Consequently, if there be any virtue, whose object is naturally ~
2748 2, 102 | prior to the precept, that virtue is said to be naturally
2749 2, 102 | prior to ~obedience. Such a virtue is faith, whereby we come
2750 2, 102 | do anything contrary to virtue. Now ~we find that God commanded
2751 2, 102 | certain things contrary to virtue: thus He ~commanded Abraham
2752 2, 102 | might wish to hide their virtue and yet that it should be ~
2753 2, 102 | command nothing contrary to virtue since virtue and ~rectitude
2754 2, 102 | contrary to virtue since virtue and ~rectitude of human
2755 2, 102 | contrary to the wonted mode of ~virtue. Accordingly, then, the
2756 2, 104 | thankfulness is a special virtue distinct from other virtues?~(
2757 2, 104 | thankfulness is a special virtue, distinct from other virtues?~
2758 2, 104 | thankfulness is not a special virtue, distinct from ~other virtue.
2759 2, 104 | virtue, distinct from ~other virtue. For we have received the
2760 2, 104 | in return belongs to ~the virtue of religion, and the honor
2761 2, 104 | parents ~belongs to the virtue of piety. Therefore thankfulness
2762 2, 104 | gratitude is not a special ~virtue, distinct from other virtues.~
2763 2, 104 | received, is not a special ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[106] A[
2764 2, 104 | repayment that belongs to the virtue ~of thankfulness or gratitude
2765 2, 104 | true friendship is based on virtue, whatever there is ~contrary
2766 2, 104 | whatever there is ~contrary to virtue in a friend is an obstacle
2767 2, 104 | belongs ~specially to the virtue of gratitude.~Aquin.: SMT
2768 2, 104 | benefactor has lapsed from virtue, nevertheless he ~should
2769 2, 104 | state, that he may return to virtue if ~possible. But if he
2770 2, 104 | according as the rectitude of ~virtue demands.~Aquin.: SMT SS
2771 2, 104 | friendship and likewise to the virtue of gratitude when it has ~
2772 2, 104 | the friendship based on virtue ~repayment should be made
2773 2, 104 | is the chief requisite of virtue, as stated in Ethic. ~viii,
2774 2, 104 | Ethic. viii, 14). Now virtue does not attempt the impossible.
2775 2, 104 | so on indefinitely. ~Now virtue does not strive at the indefinite,
2776 2, 104 | excess is sinful in every virtue, it seems that ~to repay
2777 2, 104 | injustice, which is a cardinal virtue, we consider ~equality of
2778 2, 105 | a moral debt required by virtue. Now a thing is a sin from ~
2779 2, 105 | of its being contrary to virtue. Wherefore it is evident
2780 2, 105 | thankfulness, ~which is a special virtue. Therefore it is a special
2781 2, 105 | denominated from a deficiency of virtue, ~because deficiency is
2782 2, 105 | deficiency is more opposed to virtue: thus illiberality is more ~
2783 2, 105 | vice may be opposed to ~the virtue of gratitude by way of excess,
2784 2, 105 | gratitude, because the ~virtue of gratitude, as stated
2785 2, 105 | thankfulness is one special virtue, so also is ingratitude ~
2786 2, 105 | gratitude proceeds from that virtue, as stated above ~(Q[106],
2787 2, 105 | from some disinclination to virtue in him. And yet ~ingratitude
2788 2, 106 | Whether it is a special virtue?~(3) Of the manner of taking
2789 2, 106 | Whether vengeance is a special virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[108] A[
2790 2, 106 | not a special and distinct virtue. For ~just as the good are
2791 2, 106 | not ~belong to a special virtue, but is an act of commutative
2792 2, 106 | be accounted a special ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[108] A[
2793 2, 106 | need to appoint a special virtue for an act ~to which a man
2794 2, 106 | not be reckoned a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[108] A[
2795 2, 106 | opposed to every special virtue. ~But seemingly no special
2796 2, 106 | Therefore it is ~not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[108] A[
2797 2, 106 | Ethic. ii, 1), aptitude to ~virtue is in us by nature, but
2798 2, 106 | nature, but the complement of virtue is in us through ~habituation
2799 2, 106 | there corresponds a special virtue. Now there is a special
2800 2, 106 | vengeance is a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[108] A[
2801 2, 106 | particular favor, belongs to the virtue of gratitude, so too the ~
2802 2, 106 | resisted, it belongs to ~the virtue of revenge.~Aquin.: SMT
2803 2, 106 | his own. Now every act of virtue proceeds from charity as ~
2804 2, 106 | hateth his son." But the virtue of vengeance ~consists in
2805 2, 106 | influenced by motive of ~virtue are prevented from committing
2806 2, 107 | 1) Whether truth is a virtue?~(2) Whether it is a special
2807 2, 107 | Whether it is a special virtue?~(3) Whether it is a part
2808 2, 107 | 1/1~Whether truth is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2809 2, 107 | seems that truth is not a virtue. For the first of virtues
2810 2, 107 | seems that truth is not a virtue, but something prior to ~
2811 2, 107 | but something prior to ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2812 2, 107 | Therefore truth is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2813 2, 107 | 1~OBJ 3: Further, every virtue is either theological, or
2814 2, 107 | truth is not a theological virtue, because its object is not ~
2815 2, 107 | Nor ~again is it a moral virtue, since it is not a mean
2816 2, 107 | Therefore ~truth is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2817 2, 107 | and thus truth is not a virtue, but ~the object or end
2818 2, 107 | the object or end of a virtue: because, taken in this
2819 2, 107 | is the genus containing virtue, but a certain equality ~
2820 2, 107 | truthfulness must needs be a virtue, because to say what is
2821 2, 107 | true is a ~good act: and virtue is "that which makes its
2822 2, 107 | for it to be an act of virtue, since it is requisite for
2823 2, 107 | intellectual, but a moral virtue. And it is a mean ~between
2824 2, 107 | Whether truth is a special virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2825 2, 107 | that truth is not a special virtue. For the true and the ~good
2826 2, 107 | goodness is not a special virtue, in fact every ~virtue is
2827 2, 107 | special virtue, in fact every ~virtue is goodness, because "it
2828 2, 107 | truth is not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2829 2, 107 | But this belongs to every virtue, since every ~virtuous habit
2830 2, 107 | truth is not a ~special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2831 2, 107 | one ~lives aright by any virtue, as follows from the definition
2832 2, 107 | follows from the definition of virtue ~given above (FS, Q[55],
2833 2, 107 | Therefore truth is not a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2834 2, 107 | simplicity is not a special virtue, ~since it rectifies the
2835 2, 107 | that is required in every virtue. ~Therefore neither is truth
2836 2, 107 | neither is truth a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2837 2, 107 | that, The nature of human virtue consists in making a man'
2838 2, 107 | disposed thereto by a special ~virtue. And since according to
2839 2, 107 | man is perfected by the ~virtue of truth. Wherefore it is
2840 2, 107 | that truth is a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2841 2, 107 | intelligible. Therefore since virtue includes the aspect of goodness,
2842 2, 107 | for truth to be a special virtue, just as the "true" is a ~
2843 2, 107 | goodness to be a special virtue, ~since rather, considered
2844 2, 107 | logically, it is the genus of virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2845 2, 107 | Reply OBJ 2: The habits of virtue and vice take their species
2846 2, 107 | himself, belongs ~to the virtue of truth, as something directly
2847 2, 107 | rectitude is common to every virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[109] A[
2848 2, 107 | simplicity pertains to this virtue. And it rectifies ~the intention,
2849 2, 107 | since this belongs to every virtue), ~but by excluding duplicity,
2850 2, 107 | stated above (Q[80]), a virtue is annexed to justice, ~
2851 2, 107 | secondary to a principal virtue, through having something
2852 2, 107 | falling short from the perfect virtue thereof. Now ~the virtue
2853 2, 107 | virtue thereof. Now ~the virtue of truth has two things
2854 2, 107 | between things, and this ~the virtue of truth does also, for
2855 2, 107 | notion of debt: for this virtue does not regard legal ~debt,
2856 2, 107 | thereto as a ~secondary virtue to its principal.~Aquin.:
2857 2, 107 | one to another. Hence the virtue of truth ~does, in a manner,
2858 2, 107 | iv, 7) in describing this virtue: "We are not ~speaking of
2859 2, 107 | directly pertain to ~this virtue, but only that truth whereby
2860 2, 107 | us, and ~pertain to this virtue, in this sense the truth
2861 2, 107 | doctrine may pertain ~to this virtue, as well as any other kind
2862 2, 107 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether the virtue of truth inclines rather
2863 2, 107 | OBJ 1: It seems that the virtue of truth does not incline
2864 2, 107 | Ethic. iv, 7). Therefore the virtue of truth ~does not incline
2865 2, 107 | 1~OBJ 2: Further, that a virtue inclines to the one extreme
2866 2, 107 | owing to the fact that the virtue's mean is nearer to the ~
2867 2, 107 | Ethic. iv, 7) that "by this ~virtue a man declines rather from
2868 2, 107 | greater: and in this way this virtue inclines to what is less.
2869 2, 107 | does not belong to this virtue to ~incline to what is less,
2870 2, 108 | 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, the virtue of truth applies not only
2871 2, 108 | Ethic. iv, 7) by this ~virtue one tells the truth both
2872 2, 108 | directly opposed to the virtue of truth.~Aquin.: SMT SS
2873 2, 108 | 109], A[1], ad 3) that the virtue of ~truth - and consequently
2874 2, 108 | formally opposed to the virtue of truth.~Aquin.: SMT SS
2875 2, 108 | considered as a ~moral virtue, to tell the truth with
2876 2, 108 | or the morality of his ~virtue, and this is the eighth
2877 2, 108 | the body than money, and virtue than the ~life of the body.~
2878 2, 108 | related as examples of perfect virtue: and ~we must not believe
2879 2, 108 | not on account of ~perfect virtue, but for a certain virtuous
2880 2, 108 | opposed not only to the virtue of charity, but also ~to
2881 2, 108 | to safeguard the truth by virtue of their office in judging
2882 2, 109 | 1]), it belongs ~to the virtue of truth to show oneself
2883 2, 109 | hypocrisy is contrary to the virtue of truth?~Aquin.: SMT SS
2884 2, 109 | hypocrisy is not contrary to the virtue of truth. ~For in dissimulation
2885 2, 109 | opposed to any ~special virtue: for a hypocrite simulates
2886 2, 109 | hypocrite simulates any virtue, and by means of any ~virtuous
2887 2, 109 | specially opposed to the virtue of ~truth.~Aquin.: SMT SS
2888 2, 109 | hypocrisy may be opposed ~to a virtue in two ways, in one way
2889 2, 109 | hypocrite in simulating a virtue regards it as his end, ~
2890 2, 109 | hypocrisy is not opposed to that virtue, but to truth, inasmuch
2891 2, 109 | men with regard to that virtue. And he performs acts of ~
2892 2, 109 | he performs acts of ~that virtue, not as intending them for
2893 2, 109 | instrumentally, as signs of that virtue, wherefore his hypocrisy
2894 2, 109 | direct opposition to that virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[111] A[
2895 2, 109 | deception, and in this way the virtue of simplicity is ~the same
2896 2, 109 | simplicity is ~the same as the virtue of truth as stated above (
2897 2, 110 | of inquiry:~(1) To which virtue is it opposed?~(2) Whether
2898 2, 110 | boasting is opposed to the virtue of truth?~Aquin.: SMT SS
2899 2, 110 | boasting is not opposed to the virtue of truth. For ~lying is
2900 2, 110 | boasting is not opposed ~to the virtue of truth.~Aquin.: SMT SS
2901 2, 110 | vainglory are opposed to the virtue of humility. ~Therefore
2902 2, 112 | Whether it is a special virtue?~(2) Whether it is a part
2903 2, 112 | friendliness is a special virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[114] A[
2904 2, 112 | friendliness is not a special virtue. For the ~Philosopher says (
2905 2, 112 | which is on account of virtue." Now any virtue is the
2906 2, 112 | account of virtue." Now any virtue is the cause of ~friendship: "
2907 2, 112 | friendliness is not a special virtue, but a ~consequence of every
2908 2, 112 | a ~consequence of every virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[114] A[
2909 2, 112 | this is incompatible with virtue. Therefore this kind of ~
2910 2, 112 | of ~friendliness is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[114] A[
2911 2, 112 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, virtue "observes the mean according
2912 2, 112 | of friendliness ~is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[114] A[
2913 2, 112 | the law are about acts of virtue. Now ~it is written (Ecclus.
2914 2, 112 | friendship, is ~a special virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[114] A[
2915 2, 112 | FS, Q[55], A[3]), since ~virtue is directed to good, wherever
2916 2, 112 | needs be a special kind of virtue. Now good consists in order, ~
2917 2, 112 | Hence the need of a special ~virtue that maintains the becomingness
2918 2, 112 | of this order: and this virtue is ~called friendliness.~
2919 2, 112 | and may result from any virtue. We have stated above, in
2920 2, 112 | lustful pleasures, which virtue shuns, but honest pleasures, ~
2921 2, 112 | another man his due. But this virtue does ~not consist in doing
2922 2, 112 | we live. Therefore this virtue is not a part of justice.~
2923 2, 112 | Philosopher (Ethic. iv, 6), this virtue ~is concerned about the
2924 2, 112 | A[3]). Therefore this virtue is ~a part of temperance
2925 2, 112 | Philosopher (Ethic. iv, 6), this virtue "treats in like manner known ~
2926 2, 112 | strangers." Therefore this virtue rather than ~being a part
2927 2, 112 | 1/1~I answer that, This virtue is a part of justice, being
2928 2, 112 | to it as ~to a principal virtue. Because in common with
2929 2, 112 | of the senses. ~But this virtue regards the pleasures of
2930 2, 113 | opposed to the aforesaid virtue: (1) ~Flattery, and (2)
2931 2, 113 | wish to ~exceed the mode of virtue in pleasing others by words
2932 2, 113 | belong to the aforesaid virtue of friendship. But it ~would
2933 2, 114 | Whether it is opposed to the virtue of friendship?~(2) Of its
2934 2, 114 | quarreling is opposed to the virtue of friendship or affability?~
2935 2, 114 | quarreling is not opposed to the virtue of ~friendship or affability.
2936 2, 114 | variance with the opposite virtue the more grievous it is.
2937 2, 114 | grievous it is. Now the ~virtue of friendship has a greater
2938 2, 115 | Whether liberality is a virtue?~(2) What is its matter?~(
2939 2, 115 | Whether liberality is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[117] A[
2940 2, 115 | that liberality is not a virtue. For no virtue is ~contrary
2941 2, 115 | is not a virtue. For no virtue is ~contrary to a natural
2942 2, 115 | Therefore liberality is ~not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[117] A[
2943 2, 115 | 8. Since, ~then, every virtue is directed to happiness,
2944 2, 115 | Therefore liberality is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[117] A[
2945 2, 115 | that does not pertain to virtue. Therefore ~liberality is
2946 2, 115 | Therefore ~liberality is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[117] A[
2947 2, 115 | ii, 19), "it belongs to ~virtue to use well the things that
2948 2, 115 | follows that liberality is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[117] A[
2949 2, 115 | to ~perform those acts of virtue whereby happiness is acquired.
2950 2, 115 | so far as it is an act of virtue, is directed ~to happiness.~
2951 2, 115 | before having the habit of virtue, though not in the same ~
2952 2, 115 | money. For every moral ~virtue is about operations and
2953 2, 115 | since ~liberality is a moral virtue, it seems that it is about
2954 2, 115 | Therefore he that has the virtue with regard to money will
2955 2, 115 | ad ~2). And since every virtue is consistent with its object,
2956 2, 115 | that, since liberality is a virtue, its act is consistent with
2957 2, 115 | proceeds from a greater virtue ~than when we spend it on
2958 2, 115 | ourselves. But it is proper to a virtue as such ~to tend to what
2959 2, 115 | is more perfect, since "virtue is a kind of perfection" ~(
2960 2, 115 | expenditure they have not the virtue of liberality. Sometimes,
2961 2, 115 | use of money. Again, every virtue is ~grieved by whatever
2962 2, 115 | others belongs properly to a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[117] A[
2963 2, 115 | thereto as to a principal virtue. ~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[117]
2964 2, 115 | the virtues. For ~every virtue of man is a likeness to
2965 2, 115 | and loved on account of virtue. Now ~Boethius says (De
2966 2, 115 | 1/1~I answer that, Every virtue tends towards a good; wherefore
2967 2, 115 | wherefore the greater ~virtue is that which tends towards
2968 2, 115 | 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: Every virtue shares the nature of goodness
2969 2, 115 | that ~which is based on virtue, as though he were better
2970 2, 116 | special sin?~(3) To which virtue it is opposed;~(4) Whether
2971 2, 116 | Further, liberality is a virtue that observes the mean between ~
2972 2, 116 | is liberality a principal virtue, nor prodigality a ~capital
2973 2, 116 | 1 Para. 1/2~Reply OBJ 1: Virtue is perfected in accordance
2974 2, 116 | is opposed ~to principal virtue. Wherefore, although liberality
2975 2, 116 | liberality is not a principal ~virtue, since it does not regard
2976 2, 117 | opposed to one another and to virtue ~in respect of excess and
2977 2, 117 | but, as though despising ~virtue, cares not whence or how
2978 2, 117 | which destroys the mean of virtue. Now a thing is vicious
2979 2, 117 | through corrupting the good of virtue. Hence it follows that prodigality ~
2980 2, 117 | differs more from the opposite virtue: since giving, wherein ~
2981 2, 117 | prodigality is easily turned into virtue on account of its likeness ~
2982 2, 118 | Whether "epikeia" is a virtue?~(2) Whether it is a part
2983 2, 118 | epikeia" [*{epieikeia}] is a virtue?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[120] A[
2984 2, 118 | that "epikeia" is not a virtue. For no virtue does away ~
2985 2, 118 | is not a virtue. For no virtue does away ~with another
2986 2, 118 | does away ~with another virtue. Yet "epikeia" does away
2987 2, 118 | does away with another virtue, since ~it sets aside that
2988 2, 118 | Therefore "epikeia" is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[120] A[
2989 2, 118 | is a ~vice rather than a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[120] A[
2990 2, 118 | consequently "epikeia" is not a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[120] A[
2991 2, 118 | v, 10) states it to be a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[120] A[
2992 2, 118 | evident that "epikeia" is a virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[120] A[
2993 2, 118 | Further, a more principal virtue is not assigned as the part
2994 2, 118 | part of a ~less principal virtue: for it is to the cardinal
2995 2, 118 | for it is to the cardinal virtue, as being ~principal, that
2996 2, 118 | seems to be a more principal virtue than justice, as implied
2997 2, 118 | stated above (Q[48]), a virtue has three kinds of ~parts,
2998 2, 119 | A[1]). But piety is a virtue, as ~stated above (Q[101],
2999 2, 119 | father in the ~flesh is a virtue: but the piety that is a
3000 2, 119 | as the piety ~that is a virtue does. But to pay worship
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