: Aquinas argues that the end of divine government is the Common Good , which is ultimately God Himself. All things are ordered to reflect and return to their creator.
: 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. 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 argues that the end of divine