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St. Thomas's Summa theologiae is often compared to a medieval cathedral because of its sublime construction both as a work of logic and literary architecture. Here is a mere tip of one of the spires, summarizing the great Saint's views on the nature and structure of law. Believing... Read Full Overview

In this translation of Saint Thomas Aquinas's The Treatise on Law, R. J. Henle, S.J., a well-known authority on philosophy and jurisprudence, fluently and accurately presents the Latin and English translation of this important work. Henle provides the necessary background... Read Full Overview

In this translation of Saint Thomas Aquinas's The Treatise on Law, R. J. Henle, S.J., a well-known authority on philosophy and jurisprudence, fluently and accurately presents the Latin and English translation of this important work. Henle provides the necessary background... Read Full Overview

"Treatise on Law" from Thomas Aquinas. Italian dominican friar and priest and an immensely influential philosopher and theologian in the tradition of scholasticism (1225-1274).

Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar and Catholic priest who was an immensely influential philosopher, theologian and jurist in the tradition of scholasticism, within which he is also known as the "Doctor Angelicus" and "Doctor Communis". He is heralded as the most influential... Read Full Overview

The book ""Law"" by St. Thomas Aquinas is a comprehensive treatise on the nature, purpose, and principles of law. Written in the 13th century, it remains an influential work in the field of legal philosophy.Aquinas begins by defining law as an ordinance of reason for the common... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

""Law"" by St. Thomas Aquinas is a philosophical treatise exploring the nature and purpose of law in society. Written in the 13th century, the book is divided into four parts, each discussing a different aspect of law. The first part explores the concept of law itself, arguing... Read Full Overview