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#81

Philosophy / Re: Prudence Question

Last post by Geremia - November 26, 2023, 02:00:52 PM

Priest's sermon today mentioned prudence in the context of the parable of the 10 virgins (Gospel for yesterday's feast of St. Catherine of Alexandra and Wednesday's of St. Cecilia).

Fr. McNabb, The Church and the Land p. 149:

Quoteit is imperative that Catholics, who alone have the ultimate principles of solution, shall also have the proximate principles of solution.

This is prudence: knowing what means to chose to achieve a given end.

#82

Catholic Resources / Re: Martyn Swain's complete au...

Last post by Geremia - November 25, 2023, 10:11:44 AM

Quote from: Wenura on November 25, 2023, 04:49:56 AMNo audiobook links

That link does not download "Summa Theologica (vol. 1)_ Par - Aquinas, St. Thomas & Shapcote_9410.m4b" for you?
Try this link (albeit not as fast).

#83

Philosophy / Re: Prudence Question

Last post by Geremia - November 25, 2023, 09:57:23 AM

Constancy is an integral part of fortitude, not prudence.

#84

Catholic Resources / Re: Martyn Swain's complete au...

Last post by Wenura - November 25, 2023, 04:49:56 AM

No audiobook links

#85

Philosophy / Re: Prudence Question

Last post by tacf - November 24, 2023, 07:26:04 PM

Ok. I have since read the relevant section in Fr Chad Ripperger's book "Introduction to the Science of Mental Health". It seems everything can be categorized if you ask "where along the course of an act of prudence (going through subordinate acts counsel, judgement and command sequentially) does a particular part become necessary for a subordinate act to succeed?" Anyways, the categorization is following Q53A2 strictly, as that is where he lists all explicitly in categories, which I assume would mean that is where he is speaking most strictly about categorizations.

Anyways, here's a table using Fr. Ripperger as a counsel for understanding the relevant section of the Summa:
Prudence picture.PNG

#86

Philosophy / Integral Parts of Prudence

Last post by Geremia - November 24, 2023, 10:51:42 AM

It's fascinating that memory in an integral part of prudence. Thomist psychologist Kevin Vost defends memorization in his Memorize the Reasons! Defending the Faith with the Catholic Art of Memory (memorize catechisms with Anki!) and Memorize the Latin Mass!: How to Remember and Treasure its Rites (using the "method of loci", places). The Medieval Craft of Memory and The Art of Memory mention St. Thomas's opuscule De memoria et reminiscentia.

Fr. Antonio Royo Marín, O.P., Theology of Christian Perfection p. 43 has a good diagram:

Theology of Christian Perfection p. 43 diagram on prudence - Royo Marin, Antonio, O.P_.webp

Ibid. pp. 372-3:

Quote from: Royo Marín, O.P.Integral Parts of Prudence

Eight integral parts are required for the perfection of the virtue of prudence, five of which pertain to the intellectual aspect and three to the practical aspect. Each and every part will not necessarily function in every instance of the exercise of the virtue, but all must be possessed so that they will function when particular circumstances require. The eight parts are:

Memory of the past, so that one may learn from experience what is to be done or avoided in particular circumstances.
Understanding of the present, so that one may judge whether a given action is lawful or unlawful, morally good or evil, fitting or unfitting.
Docility, so that those who lack experience may accept the counsel and advice of those who have experience.
Sagacity, so that one may act rightly in urgent cases when time or circumstances do not permit delay.
Reasoning power, so that when time permits, one may act after the required consideration and reflexion.
Foresight, so that one may judge the immediate means in view of the end or goal which is sought.
Circumspection, so that one may take into consideration the special circumstances which surround a given act, as to persons, places, etc.
Precaution, so that one will take into consideration the possible obstacles from without, or one's own weakness or incapacity in view of a given action.