Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae)

About the book

"Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae)" by Saint Thomas Aquinas is a theological work written between 1265-1274. This section presents the general principles of morality, including a comprehensive theory of law. Designed as an instructional guide for beginning theology students, it employs a distinctive question-and-answer format featuring objections, counter-arguments, and systematic replies. Drawing from Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and classical sources, this unfinished masterpiece addresses fundamental questions about human purpose, virtue, and divine guidance through rigorous philosophical reasoning.