RS421/RS411H: Augustine and Aquinas

Assignment and Handouts
Syllabus

Readings
W Oct 7: Cathleen Kaveny, “Friendship and Desire: Augustine Reviews ‘Will and Grace’ ”
W Nov 4: Problem of Evil: ST I q. 48 aa. 3-4 and ST q. 49 (all)
M Nov 9: Justice: ST II-II q.58 a. 1 only;  and ST II-II q. 61(all)
W Nov 11: Just war: ST II-II q. 40 a. 1 (note change from syllabus!); and ST II-II q. 64 a.7
M Nov 16: Aquinas and law: ST I-II q. 96 a. 1 (skim aa. 2-3) and aa. 4-6; Martin Luther King, Jr., “Letter from Birmingham Jail”. NOTE: for background on the types of law, including the eternal law and the natural law, see ST I-II q. 91