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Theologica5/8/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() A variety of methods are acceptable, such as: ST I–II, q. (There is no uniform method of citing medieval texts. (When referring to the Latin text, use the Leonine edition wherever it is available.) In other words, only the Summa theologiae may be cited with only the “internal citation,” such as ST 1a2ae.8.1. It is a nation ( not individuals) who declares war. ![]() A Just War must be called by a sovereign authority. Proportionality: the good to be achieved outweighs the evil of war. On the other hand, works of medieval authors, other than Aquinas’s Summa theologiae, must be cited with the “external reference” in addition to the “internal reference,” i.e., with page references to the translation or edition used. A good action, or at least a morally neutral action, will have two effects: a good intended, and an evil, not intended, but tolerated. When citing medieval authors, give the “internal reference,” not only the “external one.” For example, when citing from Aquinas’s De malo, do not merely indicate the page number of your edition or translation, but also the reference to question and article.ī. Choose the initial citation that conforms to your assigned style manual.Ī. ![]()
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