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In proper sequence, we must consider charity; and (1) charity
itself; (2) the corresponding gift of wisdom. The first
consideration will be fivefold: (1) Charity itself; (2) The
object of charity; (3) Its acts; (4) The opposite vices;
(5) The precepts relating thereto.
The first of these considerations will be twofold: (1) Charity,
considered as regards itself; (2) Charity, considered in its
relation to its subject. Under the first head there are eight points
of inquiry:
(1) Whether charity is friendship?
(2) Whether it is something created in the soul?
(3) Whether it is a virtue?
(4) Whether it is a special virtue?
(5) Whether it is one virtue?
(6) Whether it is the greatest of the virtues?
(7) Whether any true virtue is possible without it?
(8) Whether it is the form of the virtues?
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