The Treatise on Law: Summa Theologiae 1-2 qq.90-97 (Studies in Law & Contemporary Issues 4)
The Treatise on Law: Summa Theologiae 1-2 qq.90-97 (Studies in Law & Contemporary Issues 4) by Thomas Aquinas PDF Download
In this new translation of Saint Thomas Aquinas's "Treatise on Law", R.J. Henle, an authority on philosophy & jurisprudence, provides necessary background for an informed reading of the "Treatise" as well as an in-depth commentary on the text, in English. The 1st section contains an introduction to Thomas's life, work, writings & jurisprudence. Henle discusses the structure of Thomas's magnum opus "Summa Theologiae", from which "The Treatise on Law" is excerpted. A brief section is included on scholastic philosophy & also on his approach to the study of law. Henle then examines his definition of a law & the general doctrinal background for the "Treatise". Finally, Henle explores his sources, including his use of "auctoritates", or authoritative quotations drawn primarily from the Bible, Aristotle, Augustine & Isidore of Seville. The 2nd part of the book contains the Latin text of the "Treatise" presented unit by unit, each followed by the English translation &, when appropriate, by comment. "The Treatise on Law" should be of interest to law students, lawyers, judges & legal scholars. It should also appeal to those interested in Thomas's legal philosophy, such as political scientists, theoretical sociologists & cultural historians. For philosophers, especially beginners in medieval philosophy, it should serve as a good introduction to the Thomas's thought.
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0268018812
9780268018818
eng
2010-12-31
University of Notre Dame Press
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Summa Theologiae