Question 50 — The Subjective Parts of Prudence

We must, in due sequence, consider the subjective parts of prudence. And since we have already spoken of the prudence with which a man rules himself (Q. 47, seqq.), it remains for us to discuss the species of prudence whereby a multitude is governed. Under this head there are four points of inquiry:

(1) Whether a species of prudence is regnative?

• (2) Whether political and (3) domestic economy are species of prudence?
• (4) Whether military prudence is?