Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) by Saint Aquinas Thomas

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Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274 Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274
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Ever wondered how medieval thinkers answered life's biggest questions? Thomas Aquinas's 'Summa Theologica' isn't a storybook—it's a massive, structured conversation about God, humanity, and how to live a good life. Think of it as the ultimate FAQ for the 13th-century Christian worldview. Aquinas asks a question, lays out all the possible objections, and then gives his reasoned answer. The main 'conflict' is the human mind wrestling with divine mystery. It's challenging, sometimes surprising, and gives you a front-row seat to one of history's greatest intellectual projects.
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transportation will allow the carriage of a more extensive supply. Few of the recipes given are original with the compiler. Some have been obtained from trappers and hunters, others from army and navy cooks, and a few from cook books; but all have been practically tested in camp or on a cruise by the writer, whose pleasure in out-door cooking is only equalled by his delight in out-door life. CANOE AND CAMP COOKERY. PART I.--CANOE COOKERY. CHAPTER I. OUTFIT FOR COOKING ON A CRUISE.--VALUE OF A SINGLE RECEPTACLE FOR EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO PREPARE A MEAL.--THE CANOEIST'S "GRUB BOX."--THE SAME AS A SEAT.--WATER-TIGHT TINS.--NECESSARY PROVISIONS AND UTENSILS.--WATERPROOF BAGS FOR SURPLUS PROVISIONS.--PORTABLE OVEN.--CANOE STOVES.--FOLDING STOVES A NUISANCE.--HINTS FOR PROVISIONING FOR A CRUISE. FOR canoe cruising a certain amount of food supplies and the necessary utensils for cooking should be carried in a single box or chest, so that when one cooks a meal on board he may have in one receptacle everything necessary for preparing a meal, and when going ashore for his repast he can take in his hands everything requisite at one journey. If on a long cruise the large portion of his food supply may be kept in different parts of the canoe, but the box should contain sufficient for at least three meals, and can be replenished from the larger store when stopping for the night or at a camping place for any length of time. The larger the box that his stowage room will allow the greater will be the comfort of the canoeist. The box may be made of wood, tin or galvanized iron. The former costs but little, can be made by the cruiser himself, and if properly made and properly taken care of, should answer the purpose; but a box of either japanned or painted tin or galvanized iron will stand much knocking about without fracture, and is therefore preferable when its expense is no objection. Of course it must be water-tight, and if made of wood the nicest joining and dove-tailing must be done, and it should be varnished inside and out with shellac or boat varnish. Arbitrary dimensions cannot be given because of the varying sizes of canoes and the different amounts of provisions carried on cruises, therefore let each canoeist first determine what amount and variety of eatables he will carry, and then construct the box according to his needs and his stowage room in the cockpit. If made of wood quarter inch or 5/16 stuff (pine) will do, and if the box is to be used as a seat the top and bottom pieces should be heavier, say 3/8 of an inch. The cover should be two inches deep and the handle by which the box is carried should be a thin, wide, flat strap tacked to the cover. If the box is not used as a seat but is stowed under the deck it will be found an advantage to have the flanges of the cover fall over the side pieces of the box and the strap tacked to one end piece, carried over the cover and fastened by a hook to an eye in the other end piece in reach of the hand, so that the cover may be removed and articles obtained from the box without taking it from under the deck. If used as a seat the cover may be hinged on one side and two hooks fastened at the ends on the other, and for the back rest two pieces of three-quarter inch pine are screwed to the sides, running aft horizontally six or eight...

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The Story

There's no plot in the usual sense. Instead, imagine a brilliant teacher building a vast intellectual system from the ground up. In this first part of the second section, Aquinas asks: What is human happiness? What makes an action good or bad? How do our emotions and habits shape who we are? He structures it like a debate, posing a question, listing the best arguments against his own position, and then carefully explaining his conclusion. The 'story' is the journey of reason itself, trying to map the territory of faith and ethics.

Why You Should Read It

Don't let the reputation scare you. Reading Aquinas is like watching a master chess player think ten moves ahead. His clarity is stunning. Even when I disagreed with a premise, I admired the sheer logical architecture. It makes you slow down and really think about what you believe about purpose, virtue, and law. You get a direct line to the ideas that shaped Western philosophy, theology, and even modern legal thought.

Final Verdict

This is for the curious reader who doesn't mind a mental workout. Perfect for philosophy students, anyone interested in medieval history, or readers of modern thinkers who want to see where many of our big ideas came from. It's not a cover-to-cover read for most; it's a book to explore in pieces. If you've ever asked 'but why?' about the foundations of ethics or religion, Aquinas asked it first, and his answers are worth wrestling with.



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Steven Wilson
2 months ago

I was genuinely impressed since the content encourages further exploration of the subject. A true masterpiece of its kind.

Jennifer Sanchez
4 months ago

I didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.

Elijah Rivera
5 months ago

This was recommended to me by a colleague and the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.

Aiden Rodriguez
5 months ago

In my opinion, the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. I’ll be referencing this again soon.

Carol Thompson
3 weeks ago

After finishing this book, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.

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