Aquinas' Ethics

Aquinas' ethics, as discussed in David R. Keller's overview of basic ethical theory, is rooted in natural law, emphasizing that human beings are directed toward their ultimate good through reason. Aquinas believed that morality is grounded in the rational pursuit of virtue, which aligns with the natural order established by God. His approach integrates Aristotle's virtue ethics, focusing on developing moral virtues like justice, prudence, courage, and temperance. However, Aquinas goes further by asserting that human reason must also be guided by divine law to fully realize the ultimate end, which is union with God.

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