ST II-II, q. 55
Of Vices Opposed to Prudence by Way of Resemblance
We must now consider those vices opposed to prudence, which have a resemblance thereto. Under this head there are eight points of inquiry:
(1) Whether prudence of the flesh is a sin?
(2) Whether it is a mortal sin?
(3) Whether craftiness is a special sin?
(4) Of guile;
(5) Of fraud;
(6) Of solicitude about temporal things;
(7) Of solicitude about the future;
(8) Of the origin of these vices.
Articles
- a. 1Whether prudence of the flesh is a sin?
- a. 2Whether prudence of the flesh is a mortal sin?
- a. 3Whether craftiness is a special sin?
- a. 4Whether guile is a sin pertaining to craftiness?
- a. 5Whether fraud pertains to craftiness?
- a. 6Whether it is lawful to be solicitous about temporal matters?
- a. 7Whether we should be solicitous about the future?
- a. 8Whether these vices arise from covetousness?