Summa Made Simple Ep 36: The Desire That Makes You Stupid
Most bad decisions don’t start with bad intentions.According to Aquinas, some desires have a unique power: they don’t just influence your choices—they can cloud your ability to reason in the first place.In this episode, we explore why lust has long been considered one of the most dangerous vices, what it means to act against reason, and why the real battle isn’t just about behavior—it’s about protecting your capacity for good judgment.Read the relevant article of the Summa here:Summa Theologica. Part 2 of 2. Question 153. Article 1. Whether the matter of lust is only venereal desires and…
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