Philosophy 152 Philosophy of Human Nature Darwall Fall 1996 AQUINAS II For next time, finish the Aquinas selection: I Let's begin by reconsidering Aquinas's argument at p. 154 that the soul cannot be composed of matter. II Like Aristotle ("The Philosopher"), Aquinas holds that there must be a chief good which is the end of all our desires and actions. For reasons that will soon become apparent, Aquinas calls this the "perfect good". III This perfect good is identical with a perfect happiness that totally satisfies desire. IV He therefore argues that it cannot be any "created good." (See Eighth Article, pp. 160-161. V It can only consist in the Vision of the Divine Essence. This conclusion rests on an argument he gives at p. 162. Let's analyze it.