The Social Virtues in Thomas Aquinas: A solution to the current social crisis?

Abstract

Virtue is fundamental to guarantee the self- fulfillment of every human person. However, when we talk about virtue, in the thought of Thomas Aquinas, those cardinals tend to be mentioned (prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance) and the social ones are abdicated, which are equally fundamental for all human person be self-fulfilled and, at the same time, contribute to ensuring the good social harmony and vice versa. Perhaps, by approaching them, we can find answers to the current social crisis and, thus, how we must behave in order to preserve common good.