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:

A1 Whether a species of prudence is regnative?

A2 Whether political and (3) domestic economy are species of prudence?

A4 Whether military prudence is?