Thomas Aquinas · 1490 of 3516
Question. 23 - Of Charity, Considered In Itself (Eight Articles)
In proper sequence, we must consider ; and (1) itself; (2) the corresponding gift of wisdom. The first consideration will be fivefold: (1) itself; (2) The object of ; (3) Its acts; (4) The opposite vices; (5) The precepts relating thereto.
The first of these considerations will be twofold: (1) , considered as regards itself; (2) , considered in its relation to its subject. Under the first head there are eight points of inquiry:
(1) Whether is friendship?
(2) Whether it is something created in the soul?
(3) Whether it is a virtue?
(4) Whether it is a special virtue?
(5) Whether it is one virtue?
(6) Whether it is the greatest of the virtues?
(7) Whether any true virtue is possible without it?
(8) Whether it is the form of the virtues?