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Part, Question
1001 2, 21 | Law." ~Therefore a human action is sinful by reason of its
1002 2, 21 | consists properly in an action done for a certain end,
1003 2, 21 | that end. When therefore an action ~proceeds from a natural
1004 2, 21 | inclination to ~an end, then the action is said to be right: since
1005 2, 21 | exceed its limits, viz. the action does not swerve from the
1006 2, 21 | to the end. But when an action strays from this ~rectitude,
1007 2, 21 | When, therefore, ~a human action tends to the end, according
1008 2, 21 | the Eternal Law, then that action is right: but when it turns
1009 2, 21 | 4) that every voluntary action that turns ~aside from the
1010 2, 21 | evil, and that ~every good action is in accord with reason
1011 2, 21 | it ~follows that a human action is right or sinful by reason
1012 2, 21 | from a ~sin in nature's action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[21] A[
1013 2, 21 | the sin of nature, the action does indeed fail in respect
1014 2, 21 | because no voluntary evil action can be ~ordained to happiness,
1015 2, 21 | ordained to its end by its action: and ~therefore sin, which
1016 2, 21 | consists properly in an action. On the other hand, punishment
1017 2, 21 | Para. 1/1~Whether a human action deserves praise or blame,
1018 2, 21 | would seem that a human action does not deserve praise
1019 2, 21 | iii, 5). Therefore a human action ~does not deserve blame,
1020 2, 21 | reason for ~blaming a moral action, in the fact that it is
1021 2, 21 | guilt. Therefore a human action does not incur guilt from
1022 2, 21 | it, good, and makes its action good" (Ethic. ~ii, 6): wherefore
1023 2, 21 | evil. Therefore a human action deserves praise or blame,
1024 2, 21 | comprehensive than blame. For an action is said to deserve praise
1025 2, 21 | malice or goodness of ~his action. Now an action is imputed
1026 2, 21 | goodness of ~his action. Now an action is imputed to an agent,
1027 2, 21 | natural agent: ~since the action of nature is determinate.
1028 2, 21 | Para. 1/1~Whether a human action is meritorious or demeritorious
1029 2, 21 | would seem that a human action is not meritorious or ~demeritorious
1030 2, 21 | every good or evil human action is meritorious or ~demeritorious.~
1031 2, 21 | reward, through putting his action to a good or ~evil purpose.~
1032 2, 21 | applies ~to evil. Now a good action is itself a kind of good
1033 2, 21 | agent: while an inordinate action is his evil. Therefore a
1034 2, 21 | merit or demerit in his action: first, in ~respect of the
1035 2, 21 | Now when a man ordains his action directly for the ~good or
1036 2, 21 | evident that a good or evil action deserves praise or ~blame,
1037 2, 21 | does to himself by his ~action, redounds to the community,
1038 2, 21 | Para. 1/1~Whether a human action is meritorious or demeritorious
1039 2, 21 | to another. But a man's action, good or evil, does no good
1040 2, 21 | Him?" ~Therefore a human action, good or evil, is not meritorious
1041 2, 21 | uses it; because the entire action of the instrument belongs ~
1042 2, 21 | the principal cause of his action; hence it is written (Is. ~
1043 2, 21 | OBJ 3: Further, a human action acquires merit or demerit
1044 2, 21 | Therefore not every good or evil action acquires merit or demerit
1045 2, 21 | demerit. Therefore every human action, both good and evil, acquires
1046 2, 21 | 1~I answer that, A human action, as stated above (A[3]),
1047 2, 21 | losses anything by the ~action of man: but man, for his
1048 2, 21 | 3). Consequently, by his action, he acquires merit or ~demerit
1049 2, 21 | does not follow that every action of his ~acquires merit or
1050 2, 21 | God: and therefore every ~action of man, whether good or
1051 2, 21 | sight of God, as far as the action itself is concerned.~
1052 2, 22 | active is less passive; for action is ~contrary to passion.
1053 2, 22 | principle of the exterior ~action: and this for the same reason
1054 2, 22 | is through ~the external action that we come into contact
1055 2, 24 | accord with nature is an action, but movement contrary to
1056 2, 24 | the goodness of a ~moral action. For anything that hinders
1057 2, 24 | Further, the more a man's action is like to God, the better
1058 2, 24 | increases the goodness ~of an action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[24] A[
1059 2, 26 | principle of movement or action, ~Dionysius calls love a
1060 2, 28 | principle of movement and action in ~all animals, as stated
1061 2, 28 | whatever it be, does every action from love of ~some kind.~
1062 2, 29 | because it is caused by some action of the one ~that hurts us;
1063 2, 32 | pleasant. Because the continued action of an agent increases its
1064 2, 32 | 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, the action is the agent's own good.
1065 2, 32 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, action is pleasant through proceeding
1066 2, 32 | pleasure which follows after action, as being the sign of a
1067 2, 32 | obtained it. Wherefore the action of another may ~cause pleasure
1068 2, 32 | obtain ~some good through the action of another. And in this
1069 2, 32 | the fact that another's action makes us to know or appreciate
1070 2, 32 | opposition to oneself, the evil action of an ~enemy becomes an
1071 2, 32 | 1~Reply OBJ 1: Another's action may be conjoined to me,
1072 2, 32 | wonderful; or as regards action, from the fact that "the
1073 2, 33 | soul ~is very intent on the action of one part, it is hindered
1074 2, 33 | taking pleasure ~in his action, is more eagerly intent
1075 2, 35 | being so continuous ~in its action on the sense, that it exceeds
1076 2, 35 | 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, the action of a contrary conduces to
1077 2, 36 | happen to it save by the action of something ~stronger.
1078 2, 36 | a stronger agent, by its action ~on a heavy body, deprives
1079 2, 37 | strongly drawn towards the action of one power, that it is
1080 2, 37 | it is withdrawn ~from the action of another power: because
1081 2, 37 | natural things that the action of a natural body is ~more
1082 2, 37 | more ~accessible to the action of cold, and in consequence
1083 2, 37 | desire causes intensity of action. Therefore sorrow does too.~
1084 2, 37 | that "pleasure ~perfects action," whereas on the other hand, "
1085 2, 37 | sorrow itself. ~Accordingly action stands in a twofold relation
1086 2, 37 | thus sorrow hinders any action: for we ~never do that which
1087 2, 37 | something that gives ~pain, the action must of necessity be weakened
1088 2, 37 | consequence. Secondly, ~action stands in relation to sorrow,
1089 2, 37 | principle and cause: and ~such action must needs be improved by
1090 2, 37 | otherwise no movement or ~action would result from that sorrow.~
1091 2, 38 | assuaged. Secondly, because an action, ~that befits a man according
1092 2, 39 | OBJ 3: Sorrow caused by an action hinders that action: but
1093 2, 39 | by an action hinders that action: but sorrow ~for the cessation
1094 2, 39 | for the cessation of an action, makes one do it more earnestly.~
1095 2, 40 | Whether love conduces to action?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[40] A[
1096 2, 40 | the appetite: whereas ~the action of the cognitive power is
1097 2, 40 | in matters pertaining to action not only ~produces knowledge;
1098 2, 40 | custom, ~which renders the action easier. Moreover, the intellectual
1099 2, 40 | a help or a hindrance to action?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[40] A[
1100 2, 40 | help but a hindrance to action. ~Because hope implies security.
1101 2, 40 | negligence which ~hinders action. Therefore hope is a hindrance
1102 2, 40 | Therefore hope is a hindrance to action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[40] A[
1103 2, 40 | Further, sorrow hinders action, as stated above (Q[37],
1104 2, 40 | Therefore hope hinders action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[40] A[
1105 2, 40 | matters of war, conduces to action; for it is ~written (2 Kgs.
1106 2, 40 | effect, namely, by hindering action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[40] A[
1107 2, 40 | very nature is a help to action by making it ~more intense:
1108 2, 40 | hope man is ~intent on his action. Secondly, on account of
1109 2, 40 | pleasure; which is a help to ~action, as stated above (Q[33],
1110 2, 40 | Therefore hope is conducive to ~action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[40] A[
1111 2, 41 | Virtue denotes a principle of action: wherefore, in so far ~as
1112 2, 41 | principles of ~external action, they are called virtues.
1113 2, 41 | that which consists in an action of our own is in our ~power.
1114 2, 41 | considered either in his action or in ~external things.
1115 2, 41 | external things. In his action he has a twofold evil to
1116 2, 42 | increases a man's power of action, therefore, as it increases ~
1117 2, 44 | 4) Whether it hinders action?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[44] A[
1118 2, 44 | 1/1~Whether fear hinders action?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[44] A[
1119 2, 44 | would seem that fear hinders action. For action is hindered ~
1120 2, 44 | fear hinders action. For action is hindered ~chiefly by
1121 2, 44 | the reason, which directs action. But fear ~disturbs reason,
1122 2, 44 | Therefore fear hinders action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[44] A[
1123 2, 44 | Therefore fear hinders action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[44] A[
1124 2, 44 | fear. But laziness ~hinders action. Therefore fear does too.~
1125 2, 44 | fear does not hinder a good action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[44] A[
1126 2, 44 | members as instruments. Now action may be ~hindered both by
1127 2, 44 | always apt to hinder exterior action, on account of the outward ~
1128 2, 44 | the reason, it hinders ~action even on the part of the
1129 2, 44 | other things conduces ~to action, in so far as it inclines
1130 2, 46 | something like rational action. Since then in man ~there
1131 2, 46 | having injured us by his action. Now all actions are the
1132 2, 47 | slighted: and a slight is an ~action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[47] A[
1133 2, 48 | which corresponds to the action ~of cold, but one of prosecution,
1134 2, 48 | which corresponds to the action of heat, ~the result is
1135 2, 48 | heat urging to instant action, which commotion is the
1136 2, 49 | a medium, not indeed an action ~or passion, but something
1137 2, 49 | something after the manner of action or passion: thus, ~for instance,
1138 2, 49 | said to be, as it were, an action or a passion of the haver
1139 2, 49 | subject, or in regard to ~action, and passion resulting from
1140 2, 49 | the subject, in regard to action or ~passion, is considered
1141 2, 49 | But to be a principle of action, is put in the ~definition
1142 2, 49 | And as nature precedes action, to which power is ~related,
1143 2, 50 | the ~reason, in order that action may follow more promptly.~
1144 2, 51 | another, is disposed ~by the action of the agent; wherefore
1145 2, 52 | 32, so, by an ~intense action of the agent, something
1146 2, 52 | receives ~through the agent's action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[52] A[
1147 2, 53 | can it be lost through the action of its contrary: since intelligible ~
1148 2, 54 | habits in respect of one action are distinct in ~reference
1149 2, 55 | ordering, denominates either an action or ~a relation. Therefore
1150 2, 55 | virtue is not a habit, but an action or a relation.~Aquin.: SMT
1151 2, 55 | determinate to one particular action, ~but are inclined indifferently
1152 2, 55 | which is the principle of action, since ~everything acts
1153 2, 55 | 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: Mode of action follows on the disposition
1154 2, 55 | virtue as principle of ~action, so that an act of virtue
1155 2, 55 | in us by God without any action on ~our part, but not without
1156 2, 55 | them in us, yet not without action on our part, for He ~works
1157 2, 57 | in that "making" is an action passing into outward matter,
1158 2, 57 | forth; whereas "doing" is an action abiding in ~the agent, e.g. "
1159 2, 57 | they be matters of interior action, or the products of ~external
1160 2, 57 | happen in some matter of action that a man's judgment ~is
1161 2, 58 | inclination to ~do some particular action, in which sense the word
1162 2, 58 | inclination to do some particular action. And the other ~meaning
1163 2, 58 | evident that inclination to an action belongs properly to the ~
1164 2, 58 | or ~the foot proceeds to action. Hence the Philosopher says (
1165 2, 58 | impeded ~in some particular action. And in this way, there
1166 2, 58 | persevering man. Nor again can an action ~proceeding from two principles
1167 2, 58 | faculty may be, the resulting ~action will be imperfect: and consequently
1168 2, 58 | consequently the principle of that action ~will not be a virtue. And
1169 2, 58 | universal principles of action, man is rightly disposed ~
1170 2, 58 | universal principles of action; so, in order that he be ~
1171 2, 58 | particular principles of action, viz. ~the ends, he needs
1172 2, 59 | and passions; now every action and ~passion is followed
1173 2, 60 | see that owing to the one action of ~the sun, animals of
1174 2, 60 | are contingent matters of action, there is but one kind of ~
1175 2, 60 | are principles of external action. If ~therefore some virtues
1176 2, 63 | principles of both ~knowledge and action, which are the nurseries
1177 2, 63 | on one particular mode of action, but on various modes, in ~
1178 2, 63 | the sphere of virtue's ~action, and according to various
1179 2, 64 | in the right mode of his action."~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[64] A[
1180 2, 65 | some ~particular genus of action, but not in respect of the
1181 2, 65 | were well disposed, perfect action would not ~follow, if the
1182 2, 66 | its being a principle of action, for it is the ~perfection
1183 2, 66 | certain particular matters of action. That the moral ~virtues
1184 2, 67 | Whatever relates to moral action is petty, and unworthy of
1185 2, 68 | which has ~no faculty of action, but only of being acted
1186 2, 68 | to the doing of no good action": from which it seems that ~
1187 2, 69 | thereto; and this implies some action. And a man is moved ~towards,
1188 2, 70 | him, as regards ~external action, by "modesty," whereby we
1189 2, 71 | Whether every sin includes action?~(6) Of the definition of
1190 2, 71 | power, the principle ~of action; but also the due disposition
1191 2, 71 | ensues. Therefore a vicious action is ~worse than a vicious
1192 2, 71 | that it cannot always be in action, and whose action consists ~
1193 2, 71 | be in action, and whose action consists ~in a transient
1194 2, 71 | Whether every sin includes an action?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[71] A[
1195 2, 71 | that every sin includes an action. For as merit is ~compared
1196 2, 71 | be ~no merit without an action. Neither, therefore, can
1197 2, 71 | can there be sin without ~action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[71] A[
1198 2, 71 | something referring to external action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[71] A[
1199 2, 72 | relation to matters of ~action, as the indemonstrable principle
1200 2, 72 | just as sin, in matters of action, is due to straying ~from
1201 2, 73 | reason. Now in matters of action the reason directs all things ~
1202 2, 73 | due circumstances in his action. ~Wherefore it is evident
1203 2, 73 | Reason should direct the action not only as regards the ~
1204 2, 73 | the evil ~results of his action if it be unlawful. If, on
1205 2, 73 | actions, the result of an action if ~foreseen and intended
1206 2, 73 | good. But he would, ~if his action were the more blameworthy
1207 2, 74 | the thing into which the action ~passes: thus the Philosopher
1208 2, 74 | principles but merely ~organs of action: wherefore they are compared
1209 2, 74 | principle of a voluntary ~action, and, consequently, the
1210 2, 74 | pronounces sentence on matters of action. Now we must observe that
1211 2, 74 | and, in ~human acts, the action itself comes last, and the
1212 2, 74 | is ~the inducement to the action is a preamble thereto. Therefore
1213 2, 74 | Therefore the consent ~to an action belongs properly to the
1214 2, 74 | of moving the members ~to action, or of restraining them
1215 2, 74 | of restraining them from action, it become the servant or ~
1216 2, 74 | or ~restrain the external action: nevertheless, before the
1217 2, 74 | delectation results from some action, as stated in Ethic. x, ~
1218 2, 74 | Now it happens that an action, just as a thing, is ~an
1219 2, 74 | delectation, because the action itself can be considered
1220 2, 74 | it, rests. ~Sometimes the action itself, which results in
1221 2, 74 | is brought to bear on the action itself as a ~good: for instance,
1222 2, 74 | delight ~consequent to an action, e.g. a thought, has for
1223 2, 74 | for its object another ~action, as being the object of
1224 2, 74 | the thought, but to ~the action thought of. Accordingly
1225 2, 74 | incompleteness of a sudden action, as stated.~Aquin.: SMT
1226 2, 74 | Reply OBJ 2: In matters of action, the simple intuition of
1227 2, 75 | necessity, in matters of action, nor do things proposed ~
1228 2, 77 | man ~is directed to right action by a twofold knowledge,
1229 2, 77 | hold ~the foremost place in action, but rather particular knowledge,
1230 2, 77 | astonishing that, in ~matters of action, passion acts counter to
1231 2, 77 | execution of its proper ~action, through some disorder of
1232 2, 77 | from fulfilling its proper action on ~account of a disorder
1233 2, 77 | aforesaid manner to the due action of ~man, it is said to be
1234 2, 77 | may have a ~will ready for action, and yet be hindered by
1235 2, 77 | praiseworthiness of his action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[77] A[
1236 2, 78 | knowledge that a ~particular action is evil, and then man is
1237 2, 78 | knowledge that a particular action is evil at ~this particular
1238 2, 78 | v, 9) that "an unjust ~action is not done as an unjust
1239 2, 78 | 1~Reply OBJ 1: To do an action as an unjust man does, may
1240 2, 78 | principle in ~matters of action. Therefore there is more
1241 2, 78 | principle in matters of action; ~and so the defect is more
1242 2, 79 | Div. ~Nom. v). Again every action is caused by something existing
1243 2, 79 | since ~nothing produces an action save in so far as it is
1244 2, 79 | God is the cause of every action, in so ~far as it is an
1245 2, 79 | in so ~far as it is an action. But sin denotes a being
1246 2, 79 | sin denotes a being and an action with a ~defect: and this
1247 2, 80 | I answer that, Sin is an action: so that a thing can be
1248 2, 80 | directly the cause of an ~action; and this can only happen
1249 2, 80 | only happen by moving that action's proper principle ~to act.
1250 2, 80 | proper principle of a sinful action is the will, since ~every
1251 2, 80 | impressions left by the action ~of sensible objects, which
1252 2, 81 | nature, is more powerful ~in action. Now perfect flesh cannot
1253 2, 81 | members of ~one body. Now the action of one member of the body,
1254 2, 83 | of sin. But that further ~action is evoked in the nutritive
1255 2, 85 | exists before the voluntary action. Therefore, ~when sin has
1256 2, 85 | OBJ 3: Further, sin is an action, while diminution is a passion.
1257 2, 85 | nature precedes the voluntary action, it has an ~inclination
1258 2, 85 | inclination to a certain voluntary action. Wherefore nature is not ~
1259 2, 85 | change in the voluntary action: it is the ~inclination
1260 2, 85 | Reply OBJ 3: A voluntary action proceeds from various powers,
1261 2, 85 | being an inordinateness of ~action. But as regards the inordinateness
1262 2, 85 | functions are fulfilled by the action of natural heat, as stated
1263 2, 85 | nature is its own power of action and ~self-preservation.
1264 2, 86 | contrary, the soul, by ~its own action, defiles itself, through
1265 2, 86 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: The action of the intellect is accomplished
1266 2, 86 | act of sin. For after an action, nothing remains in the
1267 2, 88 | fails actually to refer an action to God's glory, it is enough
1268 2, 88 | accidental supervening. For an action does not acquire a new species ~
1269 2, 90 | principle in all matters of action, according to the Philosopher (
1270 2, 90 | 2: Just as, in external action, we may consider the work
1271 2, 92 | of being accustomed to an action ~contributes to both, but
1272 2, 93 | which is a principle of action.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[93] A[
1273 2, 93 | of inward ~principle of action on the man that is subject
1274 2, 93 | knowledge; secondly, by way of action and passion, ~i.e. by partaking
1275 2, 93 | imperfection on the part of action is supplied on the part
1276 2, 93 | the law of ~God as regards action; since it inclines to actions
1277 2, 94 | virtue is a principle of action, he ~mentions only those
1278 2, 94 | reason, which is directed to action: since every agent acts
1279 2, 94 | notions. But in matters of action, ~truth or practical rectitude
1280 2, 94 | the case of a ~particular action, in so far as reason is
1281 2, 96 | possibility or faculty of ~action is due to an interior habit
1282 2, 98 | external, but also of internal action. ~Consequently that which
1283 2, 100 | choosing that particular action for its own sake"; wherein
1284 2, 100 | habit, and implies that the action proceeds from a rooted habit.
1285 2, 102 | whole order in matters of action: since ~those things that
1286 2, 107 | Testament, to lead to virtuous action ~by the fear of punishment
1287 2, 108 | add as regards external action. The determination of these ~
1288 2, 108 | it is the rule of human ~action, as stated above (Q[19],
1289 2, 108 | respect of any prospective action, viz. ~volition of what
1290 2, 109 | principle of the movement or ~action, but there is also required
1291 2, 109 | prepare the soul." Now an action is said to be part of a
1292 2, 110 | on its subject, since the action of a quality is not without ~
1293 2, 110 | quality is not without ~the action of its subject, and thus
1294 2, 112 | does not bring ~forth the action of the principal agent by
1295 2, 112 | matter, brought about by the action of something else; and yet, ~
1296 2, 113 | nature; yet it follows the action of the agent, ~whereby the
1297 2, 113 | the ~part of the mode of action, and thus the work of creation
1298 2, 113 | justifying grace by his own action, but by God's. Hence there
1299 2, 114 | its free-will, hence its action has the character ~of merit,
1300 2, 114 | 1~Reply OBJ 3: Since our action has the character of merit,
1301 2, 114 | principle, the more ~perfect the action. But the objection would
1302 2, 1 | receiving the influx of God's action. Hence, among men, the knowledge
1303 2, 2 | is the chief principle of action, even as the ~heat of fire
1304 2, 4 | because the mode of an ~action should correspond proportionately
1305 2, 4 | principle in matters of ~action, as stated above (FS, Q[
1306 2, 5 | believe ~is a praiseworthy action. Secondly, because the intellect
1307 2, 8 | principle in matters of action, as was made clear above ~(
1308 2, 8 | man does not proceed to action before deliberating with ~
1309 2, 9 | it extends to works; for action is ascribed to knowledge,
1310 2, 9 | ascribed to knowledge, yet not ~action solely, nor primarily: and
1311 2, 9 | about matters of ~faith and action, through the grace bestowed
1312 2, 10 | sins?~(4) Whether every action of unbelievers is a sin?~(
1313 2, 10 | actions. Therefore every action of an unbeliever is a sin.~
1314 2, 10 | among unbelievers, no ~action can be good.~Aquin.: SMT
1315 2, 10 | good work, but sin in every action of theirs.~Aquin.: SMT SS
1316 2, 10 | God. Therefore not every ~action of an unbeliever is a sin,
1317 2, 15 | cognition precedes and directs ~action. Therefore the precepts
1318 2, 15 | of the Law referring to action. Since, then, ~the first
1319 2, 15 | meditate on the Law in every action of ours, not that we are
1320 2, 18 | act as cause ~of his own action, but as though moved from
1321 2, 22 | though it be a principle of action, nevertheless has ~not the
1322 2, 22 | is the principle of ~that action. Wherefore God, Who moves
1323 2, 23 | infused habit, depends on the action of God ~Who infuses it,
1324 2, 25 | matters of appetite and ~action, as was shown above (Q[23],
1325 2, 25 | each part is towards common action conducive to the good of
1326 2, 25 | even as the quantity of any action depends in some way on the ~
1327 2, 25 | be greater through its ~action being more intense: and
1328 2, 25 | instance in ~matters of action. Yet the friendship of kindred
1329 2, 25 | are made manifest in our ~"action." Secondly, because we all
1330 2, 26 | will, as also of external action, is the reason. Therefore
1331 2, 26 | matters of appetite and action the measure is the end, ~
1332 2, 26 | contrary, The better an action is, the more meritorious
1333 2, 29 | Wherefore it is a virtuous action for a man to endanger even ~
1334 2, 30 | acquired by an unlawful action.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[32] A[
1335 2, 31 | prudence, we perform ~some action aright which is directed
1336 2, 31 | temperance or fortitude, that action belongs chiefly to the virtue
1337 2, 31 | executes and directs the action.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
1338 2, 31 | In all good deeds man's action is not efficacious without ~
1339 2, 33 | sloth does not move one to action, but on ~the contrary withdraws
1340 2, 41 | part of the person ~whose action has occasioned the scandal,
1341 2, 41 | passion is the effect of action. Now some are scandalized
1342 2, 41 | scandalized. Nevertheless Peter's action was not so grave a ~sin
1343 2, 42 | love God is not a bodily action: and ~therefore heart is
1344 2, 42 | are three ~principles of action that are moved by the will,
1345 2, 43 | Beginning which is God, but in action we labor under a mighty ~
1346 2, 43 | without." Now this pertains to action. Therefore wisdom is ~not
1347 2, 43 | contemplation but also in action.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[45] A[
1348 2, 45 | but ~in its application to action, which is the end of the
1349 2, 45 | includes application to action, which application is an
1350 2, 45 | right reason applied to action. Now this belongs to none
1351 2, 45 | also the application to action, ~which is the end of the
1352 2, 45 | to apply ~right reason to action, and this is not done without
1353 2, 45 | of ~moral virtue is right action as regards the end, and
1354 2, 45 | that of prudence, ~right action as regards the means." Now
1355 2, 45 | right reason "applied to action" (Ethic. ~vi, 5); and all
1356 2, 45 | right reason applied to action," as ~stated above (A[2]).
1357 2, 45 | right reason applied to action," as stated ~above (A[2]).
1358 2, 45 | of reason in regard to ~action must needs be the chief
1359 2, 45 | reason, which is directed to ~action, goes further, and its third
1360 2, 45 | consists in applying to action the things counselled and
1361 2, 45 | discovered may be applied to action: wherefore command belongs
1362 2, 45 | and judged in matters of ~action. Hence the Philosopher says (
1363 2, 45 | right reason applied to action, while it is called "political,"
1364 2, 45 | are the ends in matters of action; and of such ends one forms ~
1365 2, 45 | the singular matters of action to which prudence ~applies
1366 2, 45 | which are the ~matter of action, we must make a further
1367 2, 45 | because this matter ~of action is either an end or the
1368 2, 45 | about contingent matters of action. But science is lost ~by
1369 2, 45 | but in applying them to action, as stated above (A[3]). ~
1370 2, 46 | and applying knowledge to action, namely, ~"foresight," "
1371 2, 47 | regards future ~matters of action, about which counsel is
1372 2, 47 | regards contingent matters of action, as stated ~above (Q[47],
1373 2, 47 | about singular matters of action (Ethic. vi, ~7): whereas
1374 2, 47 | right reason applied to action, the whole process of prudence ~
1375 2, 47 | the particular matter of action, to which, as stated above (
1376 2, 47 | with particular matters of action, and since such matters
1377 2, 47 | estimate about matters of ~action. Now a right estimate or
1378 2, 47 | hand particular matters of action, wherein prudence ~guides,
1379 2, 47 | about ~singular matters of action, which contain many combinations
1380 2, 47 | of reason in ~matters of action is influenced by things
1381 2, 47 | are ~contingent matters of action, wherein, even as false
1382 2, 47 | variety of these ~matters of action, wherein good is often hindered
1383 2, 49 | especially in matters of action which are ~contingent.~Aquin.:
1384 2, 49 | reason that are ordained to action are diverse, nor have ~they
1385 2, 49 | in a particular matter of action; for it is ~in this that
1386 2, 49 | the particular matter ~of action, as stated above (Q[47],
1387 2, 50 | perform ~any particular action, and this research is called
1388 2, 50 | the ~movement ceases, the action of the mover ceases as regards
1389 2, 50 | movement tends, then the action of the mover does not ~cease
1390 2, 50 | the wayfarer in matters of action, by soothing ~the pre-existing
1391 2, 50 | not in knowledge but in an action which is the ~end. Hence
1392 2, 50 | such things as pertain to action, in which practical ~knowledge
1393 2, 51 | prudence is more akin to moral action than knowledge is. ~But
1394 2, 51 | that the opportunity for action passes by, and ~through
1395 2, 51 | the base is reached in the action performed by the body; while
1396 2, 51 | if a man is rushed ~into action by the impulse of his will
1397 2, 51 | matter, namely, that of human action, wherein more things ~have
1398 2, 52 | hindering, the mind from action [*Cf. Q[35], A[1]; FS, ~
1399 2, 53 | right reason applied to action," just as ~science is "right
1400 2, 56 | just, and of being just in action and in intention." Now "
1401 2, 56 | between beings ~capable of action. Now actions belong to supposits [*
1402 2, 56 | his various principles of action such as the ~reason, the
1403 2, 56 | virtue is about matters of action. Now those ~things which
1404 2, 56 | proximate principle of ~action is the appetitive power,
1405 2, 57 | Para. 1/1~I answer that, Action by its very nature proceeds
1406 2, 57 | the proper principle of action in man is the will, wherefore ~
1407 2, 57 | his own or by another's action.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[59] A[
1408 2, 57 | is the effect of external action. Now in the ~point of doing
1409 2, 58 | is betrayed by external ~action, and then it is a mortal
1410 2, 58 | rectitude in matters of action. Now truth is not ~impaired,
1411 2, 59 | passion repaid ~for previous action; and the expression applies
1412 2, 59 | voluntary commutations, where ~action and passion are on both
1413 2, 59 | passion be equal to the action. Now there would not ~always
1414 2, 59 | the same species as the action. ~Because, in the first
1415 2, 59 | one who ~is greater, the action surpasses any passion of
1416 2, 59 | against the latter's will, the action ~surpasses the passion if
1417 2, 59 | to ~equalize passion and action in commutations according
1418 2, 59 | or between passion ~and action (whence the expression '
1419 2, 59 | OBJ 3: When the injurious action is voluntary, the injury
1420 2, 60 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: The action of the man who has defamed
1421 2, 60 | reason of the injurious action, even though the thing ~
1422 2, 62 | guilty of murder, if his ~action results in someone's death.~
1423 2, 65 | knowledge ~to a matter of action as stated in the FP, Q[79],
1424 2, 69 | to counsel or ~assist an action is, in a way, to do it,
1425 2, 73 | reprehensible, ~i.e. a vicious action, a man forfeits his honor
1426 2, 75 | results by their natural action, ~which the counterfeit
1427 2, 75 | account of the fraudulent action."~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[77] A[
1428 2, 77 | non-action is a kind of ~action, as stated above (FS, Q[
1429 2, 77 | begins when he ~engages in an action that is illicit and incompatible
1430 2, 77 | the time comes ~for the action; and yet this is on account
1431 2, 79 | De Civ. Dei x, 6): "Any action whereby we ~are united to
1432 2, 79 | The power or virtue whose action deals with an end, moves ~
1433 2, 79 | the power or virtue whose action deals with matters ~directed
1434 2, 81 | not pray for us. A ~man's action is more meritorious for
1435 2, 82 | Whether adoration denotes an action of the body?~Aquin.: SMT
1436 2, 83 | definitely to this or that action. The other ~outward sacrifice
1437 2, 85 | neither can the cause of action be the cause of passion;
1438 2, 87 | desist from some virtuous action. Therefore an oath ~is not
1439 2, 87 | has been or is, but the action of the ~swearer, in the
1440 2, 88 | some other agent. Now the action of what is directed and
1441 2, 88 | directed and moved is also ~the action of the director and mover:
1442 2, 93 | this happens through the ~action of unclean and lying spirits
1443 2, 93 | however, it is due to the ~action of the demons that certain
1444 2, 93 | sometimes ~according to the action of the demons.~Aquin.: SMT
1445 2, 93 | dignity, a punishment, or some action or other, it is called "
1446 2, 94 | not a principle of natural action. Yet ~astronomical images
1447 2, 96 | so." Now we know ~that an action which is, by reason of its
1448 2, 96 | venial sin, or ~even a good action, is a mortal sin if it be
1449 2, 96 | contempt of God. ~Wherefore any action that of its nature, implies
1450 2, 98 | not in an outward gift, action or passion, but in ~an inward
1451 2, 98 | prophecy is a spiritual action. But ~something used to
1452 2, 98 | receive money for a spiritual action.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[100] A[
1453 2, 98 | with him in an unlawful action. Now he that is, by virtue ~
1454 2, 102 | the performance of ~any action that may be a matter of
1455 2, 102 | for the ~omission of that action through any intention whatever,
1456 2, 102 | subject to the ~latter's action in one respect, yet it is
1457 2, 102 | sometimes subject to the action of heat, as ~regards being
1458 2, 104 | singulars, in matters of action, we have ~to take note of
1459 2, 104 | 1~OBJ 2: Further, a good action would seem to be all the
1460 2, 104 | the will. Hence a kindly action, ~in so far as it is praiseworthy
1461 2, 104 | De Benef. i): "A kindly action consists not in deed or
1462 2, 104 | which he does the kindly ~action, for instance through his
1463 2, 107 | possessor good, and renders ~his action good."~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[
1464 2, 108 | Para. 1/1~I answer that, An action that is naturally evil in
1465 2, 108 | lawful, since in order for an action to be ~good it must be right
1466 2, 108 | its genus, since ~it is an action bearing on undue matter.
1467 2, 108 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 6: An action may be considered in two
1468 2, 108 | from the ~very genus of the action, is of a nature to deceive;
1469 2, 109 | but how by their every action they may please ~men." But
1470 2, 109 | intention, but in the ~outward action: wherefore a gloss on Job
1471 2, 109 | end, or an instrument of ~action, or anything else of that
1472 2, 115 | related to one another as action ~and passion. Now the same
1473 2, 115 | not the principle of both action and ~passion. Hence, since
1474 2, 117 | and as regards external action, prodigality implies excess ~
1475 2, 121 | chief act?~(7) Whether its action is directed to its own good?~(
1476 2, 121 | takes pleasure in its own action?~(9) Whether fortitude deals
1477 2, 121 | makes use of anger in its action?~(11) Whether it is a cardinal
1478 2, 121 | sense is a ~principle of action, as stated in Metaph. v,
1479 2, 121 | passion of the body, but an ~action of the soul cleaving most
1480 2, 121 | habit. For in matters of action the end, though first in ~
1481 2, 121 | proximate ~end to reproduce in action a likeness of his habit,
1482 2, 121 | delight is ~the unhindered action of a connatural habit" (
1483 2, 121 | 1: The vehemence of the action or passion of one power
1484 2, 121 | of one power hinders ~the action of another power: wherefore
1485 2, 121 | makes use of anger in his action?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[123] A[
1486 2, 121 | does not use anger in his action. For ~no one should employ
1487 2, 121 | as an instrument of his action that which he cannot ~use
1488 2, 121 | not employ anger for his action.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[123] A[
1489 2, 121 | to make us prepared for action but also to ~accomplish
1490 2, 121 | sorrow nor desire for its action. Therefore in like manner
1491 2, 121 | may cooperate by rendering action more ~prompt, they held
1492 2, 121 | employs moderate anger for his action, but not ~immoderate anger.~
1493 2, 121 | Reason employs anger for its action, not as seeking its ~assistance,
1494 2, 127 | he is remiss and ~slow of action; thirdly, he employs irony [*
1495 2, 127 | he is remiss and slow of action, not ~that he is lacking
1496 2, 128 | natural things, that every action is ~commensurate with the
1497 2, 128 | changed as to obtain the action and movement of fire, which
1498 2, 131 | inclination to accomplish an action that is commensurate with
1499 2, 132 | is employed to denote any action, whether it ~passes into
1500 2, 132 | faciendo], or by any kind of action, as stated in Ethic. iv,
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