: How physical things and humans act as causes in the world (Q. 115–119).
: Aquinas addresses the concept of "Fate," defining it not as a blind force, but as the "ordering of second causes" within the broader design of Divine Providence. La Somma Teologica. Il governo del mondo
The "Government of the World" volume typically follows this progression: : How physical things and humans act as
: Questions about whether the world is governed and by whom (Q. 103). The Governor's Effects : How God moves creatures (Q. 105). The "Government of the World" volume typically follows
: A unique aspect of Aquinas's thought is that while God is the primary cause of everything, He governs through secondary causes . He grants creatures (including humans and angels) the dignity of being real causes themselves, allowing them to participate in the governance of the world. Interesting Themes in this Section
In the , Saint Thomas Aquinas dedicates a major section of the First Part ( Prima Pars , Questions 103–119) to the Government of the World . This text explores how God, as the "universal first cause," directs all creation toward its ultimate purpose. Key Concepts of Divine Government