On Restoring the Centrality of Prudentia (Phron ̄esis) for Living Well: Pathways and Contemporary Relevance
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Ryan, Fainche, On Restoring the Centrality of Prudentia (Phron ̄esis) for Living Well: Pathways and Contemporary Relevance, Religions, 2021, 12, 10, 1 - 19Download Item:
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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 phronēsis (prudentia). The paper’s close analysis of the virtue of prudentia demonstrates the in-sufficiency of modern moral philosophies that are committed to portraying morality as a moral code. A correlative argument is made within theology: the virtue of prudentia fortified by the gift of counsel is central for good Christian living.
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Author: Ryan, Fáinche
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Prudentia, Virtue, Aquina, Right practical action, Intelligent decision-makingSubject (TCD):
Identities in Transformation , Inclusive Society , Making Ireland , Philosophy and TheologyDOI:
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