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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Published in:	Religions
Main Author:	Fáinche Ryan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Subjects:	<i>prudentia</i> virtue Aquinas right practical action intelligent decision-making
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/10/792

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