Thomas AI-quinas

ST II-II, q. 183

Of Man's Various Duties and States in General

We must next consider man's various states and duties. We shall consider (1) man's duties and states in general; (2) the state of the perfect in particular.

Under the first head there are four points of inquiry:

(1) What constitutes a state among men?

(2) Whether among men there should be various states and duties?

(3) Of the diversity of duties;

(4) Of the diversity of states.

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether the notion of a state denotes a condition of freedom or servitude?
  2. a. 2Whether there should be different duties or states in the Church?
  3. a. 3Whether duties differ according to their actions?
  4. a. 4Whether the difference of states applies to those who are beginning, progressing, or perfect?

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