Publisher's Synopsis
The Moral System of Dante's Inferno is a book written by W. H. V. Reade, which explores the moral and ethical themes present in Dante's famous literary work, Inferno. This particular edition is a large print version, making it easier to read for those with visual impairments or who prefer larger print. The book delves into the complex moral system that Dante presents in his work, which is based on the idea of divine justice and the punishment of sinners in the afterlife. Reade examines the various levels of hell that Dante describes, and the sins that are punished in each level, offering insight into the moral implications of these punishments. The book also explores the historical and cultural context in which Dante wrote his work, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the symbolism and allegory present in Inferno. Overall, The Moral System of Dante's Inferno is a fascinating exploration of one of the most influential works of literature in history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the moral and ethical themes present in Dante's work.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1909. This well known work is an elaborate treatment in twenty-five chapters, in which Reade begins by rejecting the theories of Witte and Moore and then proceeds to trace in detail the various instances of penal classification and moral judgments in Dante's poem to Aristotle and to Thomas Aquinas; he also accounts for judgments that follow neither of these, as in the general classification of sins of Violence and Fraud according to Cicero. Contents: Some Problems and Some Proposed Solutions; Witte's Theory; Final Criticisms; The Possibility of a New Method; The Method of St. Thomas: Authority and Truth; The Human Soul; The Classification of Moral Virtues; Aristotle and the Cardinal Virtues; Theological Virtues: Gifts of the Spirit: Beatitudes; The Classification of Sinners and Sins; The Comparative Gravity of Sins; The Subiecta and Causes of Sin; Malitia as Cause of Sin; The Names and Order of the Capital Vices; The Capital Vices as Causes; Malitia and Justice; Aristotle and the Capital Vices; Sins against the Theological Virtues; A Return to Dante; Malizia in the Inferno; Malizia and Purgatory; The Circle of Heresy; The Circles of Incontinence; and Forza and Bestialitade.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.