De Regimine Principum
On the Government of Rulers
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De Regimine Principum is a political treatise traditionally attributed to Thomas Aquinas addressing the education, moral formation, and governance responsibilities of rulers.
Grounded in Aristotelian and Christian principles, it outlines virtues necessary for princely leadership and the role of law and divine order in political life.
The work was influential in medieval discussions about the ethical foundations of rulership and the relationship between secular authorities and the Church.
It has been read in different traditions as articulating a balanced view of temporal authority that respects spiritual ends.
Scholars often reference it when comparing Aquinas's political thought with other medieval thinkers.
Grounded in Aristotelian and Christian principles, it outlines virtues necessary for princely leadership and the role of law and divine order in political life.
The work was influential in medieval discussions about the ethical foundations of rulership and the relationship between secular authorities and the Church.
It has been read in different traditions as articulating a balanced view of temporal authority that respects spiritual ends.
Scholars often reference it when comparing Aquinas's political thought with other medieval thinkers.
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