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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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj-art-eb1c021f1e074e4faba549673f53cfef2025-08-19T22:43:25ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442021-09-01121079210.3390/rel12100792On Restoring the Centrality of <i>Prudentia</i> (<i>Phronēsis</i>) for Living Well: Pathways and Contemporary RelevanceFáinche Ryan0Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin, D02 PN40 Dublin, IrelandThe 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/10/792<i>prudentia</i>virtueAquinasright practical actionintelligent decision-making |
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| title | On Restoring the Centrality of <i>Prudentia</i> (<i>Phronēsis</i>) for Living Well: Pathways and Contemporary Relevance |
| title_full | On Restoring the Centrality of <i>Prudentia</i> (<i>Phronēsis</i>) for Living Well: Pathways and Contemporary Relevance |
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| title_short | On Restoring the Centrality of <i>Prudentia</i> (<i>Phronēsis</i>) for Living Well: Pathways and Contemporary Relevance |
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| topic | <i>prudentia</i> virtue Aquinas right practical action intelligent decision-making |
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