Francisco de Vitoria and his concept of the human person

Authors

  • Alejandro A. Chafuen Acton Institute
  • Alejandra Martínez Cánchica Universidad Francisco Marroquín - Guatemala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55614/27093824.v3i1-2.72

Keywords:

Francisco de Vitoria, human freedom, human person, Saint Thomas Aquinas, private property, free trade, human rights, economic freedom, Hugo Grotius

Abstract

 

 Francisco de Vitoria, O.P. (1483-1546) educational work had a tre­mendous influence in western civilization. His views come to us thanks to his students who transcribed his classes rather than from his scant writings. The article describes essential aspects of Vitoria’s academic life and focuses on his contributions to issues that are relevant for the free society and human liberty. The article analyzes Vitoria’s views on the human person which were developed by what he learned from his studies, especially of St. Thomas Aqui­nas, and from his personal contacts with his diverse classmates, students and teachers at the University of Paris. Topics covered include private property, free trade, and how the rights to property and trade are human rights which belong to all persons

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Published

2020-12-31

How to Cite

Chafuen, A. A., & Martínez Cánchica, A. . (2020). Francisco de Vitoria and his concept of the human person. Revista Fe Y Libertad, 3(1-2), 20. https://doi.org/10.55614/27093824.v3i1-2.72

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