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Thomas Aquinas quote about reason from Summa Theologica (1274) - The theologian considers sin chiefly as an offense against God; and the moral philosopher, as something contrary to reason.

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“ The theologian considers sin chiefly as an offense against God; and the moral philosopher, as something contrary to reason. ”

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Author

Thomas Aquinas

Source

Summa Theologica

Topic

reason God sin philosophy

Date

1274

Language

English

Reference

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Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province

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Thomas Aquinas quote about reason from Summa Theologica (1274) - The theologian considers sin chiefly as an offense against God; and the moral philosopher, as something contrary to reason.

Thomas Aquinas quote about reason from Summa Theologica (1274) - The theologian considers sin chiefly as an offense against God; and the moral philosopher, as something contrary to reason.

Thomas Aquinas quote about reason from Summa Theologica (1274) - The theologian considers sin chiefly as an offense against God; and the moral philosopher, as something contrary to reason.

Thomas Aquinas quote about reason from Summa Theologica (1274) - The theologian considers sin chiefly as an offense against God; and the moral philosopher, as something contrary to reason.