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  • Theology
  • Psychology

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  • Thomas Aquinas's Christian moral ethos.
  • The overcoming of adversities, trials, and afflictions.
  • The concept of resilience in philosophical and theological thought.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze two types of resilience in Aquinas's thought.
  • To examine the sources and manifestations of these resilience types.
  • To suggest developments for resilience education.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Thomas Aquinas's philosophical and theological writings.
  • Identification and categorization of resilience concepts.
  • Exploration of the relationship between virtue, grace, and resilience.

Main Results:

  • Distinction between moral resilience (fortitude) and resilience through grace.
  • Moral resilience is governed by the virtue of fortitude in facing fear.
  • Grace enhances power through perceived weakness.

Conclusions:

  • Aquinas's framework offers a dual model of resilience.
  • Fortitude and grace are key components in overcoming adversity.
  • Potential for developing educational strategies based on these insights.