Selected Suggestions for a Discussion about the Goals of Matrimony Cover Image

Vybrané podněty pro diskusi o cílech manželství
Selected Suggestions for a Discussion about the Goals of Matrimony

Author(s): Tomáš Machula
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Matrimony; Aristotle; St. Augustine; Canon law; Goals of matrimony

Summary/Abstract: The paper is focused on the philosophical analysis of matrimony with respect to its main goals. Firstly, it presents Aristotle’s theory of friendship as the basic ethical category for matrimonial interpersonal relationships. Secondly, it shows some remarks of St. Augustine on matrimony from both philosophical and theological points of view. Finally, it deals with several questions of Church law and compares these approaches.

  • Issue Year: VII/2005
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 26-32
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Czech