“As regards the individual nature, woman is defective and misbegotten, for the active power of the male seed tends to the production of a perfect likeness in the masculine sex; while the production of a woman comes from defect in the active power.”
Quote by Thomas Aquinas
Work
Summa Theologica, Volume 1
Written by Thomas Aquinas, this first volume of the Summa Theologica delves into foundational theological concepts, including the existence and nature of God, the soul, and the nature of human reason. more
Author
Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas, born on January 28, 1225 and died on March 7, 1274, was a renowned theologian, philosopher, and priest. He is considered one of the greatest theologians of the Middle Ages and his works have had a profound impact on philosophy and theology. more