On Restoring the Centrality of <i>Prudentia</i> (<i>Phronēsis</i>) for Living Well: Pathways and Contemporary Relevance
The aftermath of the Second World War saw some radical rethinking in both theology and philosophy on what it is to live well as a human being. In philosophy two of the key thinkers were Elizabeth Anscombe and Philippa Foot. In theology two key thinkers were Thomas Deman, a French Dominican, and some...
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/10/792 |
| Summary: | The aftermath of the Second World War saw some radical rethinking in both theology and philosophy on what it is to live well as a human being. In philosophy two of the key thinkers were Elizabeth Anscombe and Philippa Foot. In theology two key thinkers were Thomas Deman, a French Dominican, and somewhat later an English Dominican, Herbert McCabe. A key feature in all four thinkers was a recovery of the work of Aristotle and Aquinas, in particular the concept of <i>phronēsis</i> (<i>prudentia</i>). The paper’s close analysis of the virtue of <i>prudentia</i> demonstrates the insufficiency of modern moral philosophies that are committed to portraying morality as a moral code. A correlative argument is made within theology: the virtue of <i>prudentia</i> fortified by the gift of counsel is central for good Christian living. |
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| ISSN: | 2077-1444 |