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Lucr\u0103rile Conferin\u021bei \u201eToma de Aquino 800. Autorul \u0219i opera\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n Thomas Aquinas 800: The Author and His Work. Proceedings of the Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n Editorial Full Text | PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lorena Stuparu <\/strong>(7-21)<\/p>\n Toma de Aquino, De ente et essentia<\/em> \/ Despre fiind \u0219i esen\u021b\u0103<\/p>\n Thomas Aquinas, De ente et essentia<\/em> \/ On Being and Essence<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thomistic philosophical\u2011theological reflection on the human intellect\u2019s comprehension of being and essence through language culminates in the affirmation that in God, essence is identical with being. The logical and ontological trajectory followed by the Dominican thinker includes key distinctions: separate substances, in which essence differs from being and is identical with form; composite substances, in which essence differs from being and coincides with the matter\u2011form compound; and accidents, whose essence is incomplete and relative, as it includes their subject in the definition. The central aim of the De ente et essentia<\/em> is to grasp the essence of the supreme Being and of other beings through a discourse that makes knowledge possible by analysing the meanings of the names that signify being. The central role of essence in this \u2018grammar of being\u2019 underlies the ontological solidarity among different levels of reality, from the highest to the lowest.<\/p>\n Full Text | PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dan Cautis <\/strong>(22-38)<\/p>\n Toma de Aquino: In libros Aristotelis De caelo et mundo expositio<\/em>. Des\u0103v\u00e2r\u0219irea sintezei aristotelice<\/p>\n Thomas Aquinas\u2019 In libros Aristotelis De caelo et mundo<\/em>: A Synthesis of the Aristotelian Natural Philosophy<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This paper explores Thomas Aquinas\u2019 commentary on Aristotle\u2019s De caelo et mundo<\/em> as the culmination of his lifelong project to synthesize Aristotelian natural philosophy with Christian theology. Focusing on Books I\u2013III, it analyses key cosmological themes such as the incorruptibility and motion of celestial bodies, the composition and transformation of sublunary elements, and the teleological order of the cosmos. Aquinas integrates Aristotelian concepts\u2014like ether, potentiality and actuality, and natural motion\u2014into his metaphysical and theological framework. He harmonizes Aristotle\u2019s eternal cosmos with Christian doctrines of creation ex nihilo<\/em> and divine providence, demonstrating the compatibility of reason and faith. His commentary affirms a hierarchical and purposive universe, reflecting the wisdom and care of the Creator. By uniting natural philosophy, metaphysics, and theology, Aquinas elevates Aristotelian cosmology to a theological plane, building a bridge between ancient philosophy and medieval Christianity. This study positions De caelo et mundo<\/em> as the final and essential element of Aquinas\u2019 intellectual synthesis and underscores its enduring relevance for contemporary philosophical and theological inquiry.<\/p>\n Full Text | PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cristian B\u0103l\u0103nean <\/strong>(39-48)<\/p>\n O Summa a Summei contra Gentiles<\/em> \u2013 Cartea I<\/p>\n A Summa of the Summa contra Gentiles<\/em>: Book I<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The article offers a comprehensive overview of one of Aquinas\u02bcs most important works, with a predominantly philosophical character: Summa con\u00adtra Gentile<\/em>s. After a brief examination of Thomistic natural theology in the light of contemporary thought, assessing its ongoing relevance, the article exposes the biographical context in which the work was conceived and written, outlines its purpose and guiding methodological principles, also offering a tripartite thematic structure.<\/p>\n Full Text | PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lucian D\u00eenc\u0103 <\/strong>(49-71)<\/p>\n In Orationem Dominicam<\/em>. Influen\u021be patristice \u00een Explicarea Rug\u0103ciunii Domne\u0219ti a Sf\u00e2ntului Toma de Aquino<\/p>\n In Orationem Dominicam<\/em>: Patristic Influences on St. Thomas Aquinas\u2019 Explanation of the Lord\u2019s Prayer<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Among his many theological contributions, St. Thomas Aquinas also composed a commentary on the Lord\u2019s Prayer. In 1273, a year before his death, the Dominican theologian was invited to Naples to preach the Lenten Sunday homilies. On this occasion, he proposed a catechetical itinerary structured around the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity. To cultivate faith, he expounded the Nicene\u2011Constantinopolitan Creed, outlining the truths to be believed; to foster hope, he explained the two principal prayers\u2014the Our Father and the Hail Mary\u2014highlighting the goods to be hoped for; and to encourage charity, he commented on the Decalogue, as the practice of the commandments grounded in love. This article traces Aquinas\u2019 theological method in these Lenten instructions, emphasizing his capacity to synthesize the Christian faith through biblical exegesis and the patristic tradition.<\/p>\n Full Text | PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gabriela T\u0103n\u0103sescu <\/strong>(72-93)<\/p>\n Liber de perfectione spiritualis vitae<\/em>. Context \u0219i text<\/p>\n Liber de perfectione spiritualis vitae<\/em>: Context and Text<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The paper aims to present the opuscule Liber de perfectione spiritualis vitae<\/em> on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the author\u2019s birth, given its recognized status as a classic work in the field of ascetic and mystical theology which offers a complete explanation of the higher Christian life. In the form of a sketch subsumed rather to the history of ideas, the paper includes a contextualization of the opus emergence, an outlining of its ideational chain and a specification of its role in drafting II\u2011IIae of the Summa Theologiae<\/em>.<\/p>\n Full Text | PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gabriela Blebea Nicolae <\/strong>(94-101)<\/p>\n \u0218i totu\u0219i, virtu\u021bile conteaz\u0103 \u0219i ast\u0103zi<\/p>\n And Yet, the Virtues Still Matter Today<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This article explores the enduring relevance of the cardinal and theological virtues, focusing on their systematic treatment in Thomas Aquinas\u2019s Summa Theologiae<\/em> and their reinterpretation in modern virtue ethics. It examines the structure and interrelation of virtues and vices in Aquinas, highlighting the role of prudentia<\/em> as a keystone of moral reasoning. Drawing on thinkers such as Elizabeth Anscombe, Alasdair MacIntyre, Charles Taylor, and Pierre Bourdieu, the study connects Aquinas\u2019s philosophical theology with contemporary debates on character formation, social ethics, and the potential for moral transformation within communities. The article argues for the civic and practical utility of virtues in both personal development and societal cohesion.<\/p>\n Full Text | PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Apari\u021bii editoriale (102-106)<\/p>\n Book Presentations<\/p>\n Full Text | PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cronic\u0103 (107-109)<\/p>\n Events<\/p>\n