Four cardinal virtues

Aquinas identified some natural virtues, arguing that one way correct reasoning can be developed is through the cultivation of these. The four most important were known as the cardinal virtues

Prudence

• Involves being able to make sound judgements in reasoning
• It is the application of 'wisdom concerning human affairs' that is 'right reason with respect to action' and is the basis of casuistic endeavour
• Aquinas relates prudence to other virtues that depend on it such as memory, intelligence and caution

Temperance

• Temperance…