{"product_id":"a-primer-on-fundamental-moral-theology-9781682783603","title":"A Primer on Fundamental Moral Theology","description":"\u003cp\u003e Here is the book that shows you the road to happiness through the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle. It proves the relationship between the science of faith and human reason and how the truth will set you free in the hereafter \u003ci\u003eand now. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book is invaluable for anyone who wants a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of Catholic moral teaching. In these powerful pages, Fr. Mullady unpacks how the Church is called to help form the culture and not vice versa. He explains a spectrum of truths, from man's ultimate end, to the role of the will, to conscience and responsibility, to types of sins, virtues, and laws, and ultimately, to grace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fr. Mullady soundly refutes relativism and explains the consistency in Church teachings using examples, such as Her teachings on birth control and capital punishment. He explains the connection between the intellect, the will, and the passions. He shows how moral teaching and theology must include a healthy respect for the law while encouraging interior formation in love, which the truth of the law seeks to foster. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You will come to understand how authentic Catholic teaching applies to writings ranging from Karl Rahner's works to Pope Francis' \u003ci\u003eAmoris Laetitia\u003c\/i\u003e in light of the \u003ci\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church\u003c\/i\u003e and St. John Paul II's \u003ci\u003eVeritatis Splendor\u003c\/i\u003e. From the sentimental morality in Hume's philosophy to the dutiful morality in Kant's, you will see how these philosophies led to errors in thinking from hedonism to voluntarism to rationalism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Moreover, you will learn about the correct understanding of the formation of passions and freedom and discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The \"feet\" of the soul (and how to use them!) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Two passions that aid in the attainment of a desired good \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Four qualities of actions subject to moral responsibility \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Aquinas's six arguments about what satisfies our intellect \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The key truth denied in modern psychology that leads to immorality \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Four reasons why human destiny cannot exist in exterior goods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFr. Brian Thomas Becket Mullady entered the Dominican Order in 1966 and was ordained in 1972. He has a doctorate in Sacred Theology (STD) from the Angelicum University in Rome, where he served as a professor for six years. The author of eight books, he writes for \u003ci\u003eHomiletic and Pastoral Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and serves as a theological consultant for the Institute for Religious Life. Father Mullady is currently a mission preacher and retreat master for the Western Dominican Province. He is also a Missionary of Mercy appointed by Pope Francis and hosts a weekly radio show on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ewtn Publishing Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50498054357266,"sku":"9781682783603","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bae2f6cd-b03e-47c7-b2f2-1e576ba0ad30.jpg?v=1730726474","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-primer-on-fundamental-moral-theology-9781682783603","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}