La Somma Teologica. Il: Governo Del Mondo

: 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.

The "Government of the World" volume typically follows this progression: La Somma Teologica. Il governo del mondo

: 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 : Aquinas addresses the concept of "Fate," defining

: A deep dive into the causality and roles of angels (Q. 106–114). Interesting Themes in this Section : A deep

: Questions about whether the world is governed and by whom (Q. 103). The Governor's Effects : How God moves creatures (Q. 105).