8. As we have
already spoken about the two former subjects, wherein we discussed what
is virtuous and what is useful, there follows now the question whether
we ought to compare what is virtuous and useful together, and to ask
which we must follow. For, as we have already discussed the
matter as to whether a thing is virtuous or wicked, and in another
place whether it is useful or useless, so here some think we ought to
find out whether a thing is virtuous or useful.
“utile.” Some read
“inutile.”