Stephen L. Brock Book order (chronological)

Stephen L. Brock is a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei, ordained in 1992. He serves as Ordinary Professor of Medieval Philosophy at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, where he has taught since 1990. His work delves into profound questions of philosophy and ethics, leveraging his expertise in medieval thought to illuminate contemporary challenges. His academic approach explores the relationship between virtue, happiness, and the meaning of life, offering readers rich insights into universal human aspirations.

The Light That Binds
294 pages
11 hours of reading
Focusing on the metaphysical underpinnings of natural law, this book delves into Saint Thomas Aquinas's moral doctrine, emphasizing how first principles of practical reason constitute natural law. It explores controversial questions surrounding the relationship between natural law and natural inclination, the role of human nature knowledge, and the obligatory force of natural law. Engaging with various interpretations from thinkers like Francisco Suarez and Jacques Maritain, it also examines the connection between natural law and the divine will, Aquinas's ultimate principle of being.
2020

The Light That Binds