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Moral Theology / A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities

By John A. McHugh
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A systematic manual presents Catholic moral theology as the study of human conduct ordered to God as the last end, integrating reason with revealed truth and employing Thomistic principles. It lays foundational definitions and rules, distinguishes moral theology from ethics, faith, synderesis, and conscience, and treats law, virtues, vices, culpability, and the means of tending to the supernatural end. Practical and pastoral concerns receive attention through casuistical examples and discussions of sacramental and pastoral obligations, enabling application to modern moral problems while emphasizing formation of conscience and the positive cultivation of virtue.

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John A. McHugh

John A. McHugh was a theologian known for his contributions to moral theology, particularly through his comprehensive work titled "Moral Theology / A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities." This text reflects a synthesis of classical and contemporary thought, drawing heavily on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. McHugh's approach emphasizes the importance of moral principles in guiding ethical behavior, making his work a significant resource for students and scholars of theology. His writings continue to influence discussions in moral philosophy and ethics.

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