Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character vs Summa Theologica: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Christian ethics, Christianity, Philosophy
Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character
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Published late in the career of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this work of moral philosophy greatly informed the burgeoning Romantic movement.
Summa Theologica
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Thomas's magnum opus, comprising a systematic integration of Aristotelian philosophy with Christianity. Covers topics such as the nature and existence of God, human nature, law and morality and the relationship of God,…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Summa Theologica highest: Summa Theologica 4.1 · Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character 3.8.
- Summa Theologica is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 7 for Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character.
- Summa Theologica has the widest readership — 4180 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character | Summa Theologica | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (2) | 4.1 (4180) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.0 (48) |
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Reception
| Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character | Summa Theologica | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 4180 |
| Editions | 67 | 277 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 63 | 15784 |
| Reading it now | — | 3040 |
| Written reviews | 2 | 182 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 10966 |
| Pages | 399 | 212 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character or Summa Theologica?
Summa Theologica has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Summa Theologica 4.1/5, Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character or Summa Theologica?
Summa Theologica is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Summa Theologica (212 pages, ≈ 3 h 56 m); Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character (399 pages, ≈ 7 h 23 m).
Which is harder to read: Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character or Summa Theologica?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Aids to reflection in the formation of a manly character: Demanding; Summa Theologica: Demanding.