Augustine, Anselm, Aberlard

  1. Aquinas distinguish. between (a) God, (b) angels, and (c) human beings in terms of the composition that th.e different beings have (or lack). Explain the different kinds of composition. Relate your answer to Aquinas's th.is that there cannot be several angels of the same species.
  2. What kind of "pa.ions" do. Aquinas attribute to angels? Why do. he consider them pa.ions only in a metaphoric. sense, not in the strict sense? Relate your answer to the different powers (or "parts") of the soul.
  3. What do. Aquinas mean by a "demon"? Discu. two reasons why he thinks that demons are "obstinate in evil."
  4. Aquinas claims that no human action can be indifferent. What do. he mean by "human action" a. "indifferent"? Briefly explain the argument he gives for his position.
  5. According to Aquinas, "One sin added to another makes more sins, but it do. not always make a sin greater…." Explain vihat he means by this and give an example to clarify his position.
  6. Discuss two reasons why, according to Aquin., ignorance do. not completely excuse from sin.