- Whether passions existed in the soul of the first man?
Whether passions existed in the soul of the first man?
Objections
❌ Objection 1 : It would seem that the first man's soul had no passions. For by the passions of the soul "the flesh lusteth against the spirit" (Gal. 5:7). But this did not happen in the state of innocence. Therefore in the state of innocence there were no passions of the soul.
❌ Objection 2 : Further, Adam's soul was nobler than his body. But his body was impassible. Therefore no passions were in his soul.
❌ Objection 3 : Further, the passions of the soul are restrained by the moral virtues. But in Adam the moral virtues were perfect. Therefore the passions were entirely excluded from him.