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6: St. Thomas Flashcards

1
Q

What roles do philosophy and theology play in St. Thomas Aquinas’ view?

A) They compete for truth
B) They are mutually exclusive
C) They play complementary roles
D) They negate each other

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C) They play complementary roles

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According to Aquinas, all knowledge originates from:

A) Intuition
B) Sensation
C) Reason
D) Divine Revelation

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B) Sensation

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What is moderate realism?

A) Universals exist independently of thought
B) Universals exist only in the mind
C) Universals do not exist at all
D) Universals are purely abstract concepts

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B) Universals exist only in the mind

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Why is Divine Revelation necessary for salvation according to Aquinas?

A) It makes sense of human experience
B) It provides all truths about the universe
C) It reveals truths that exceed human reason
D) It is only for the wise

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C) It reveals truths that exceed human reason

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What does the First Way of Aquinas emphasize?

A) The nature of the Efficient Cause
B) The concept of motion and change
C) The necessity of existence
D) The nature of perfection

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B) The concept of motion and change

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Which of the following is NOT one of Aquinas’ Five Ways?

A) Motion
B) Efficient Cause
C) Aesthetic Appreciation
D) Gradation of Perfection

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C) Aesthetic Appreciation

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What does the term “synderesis” refer to?

A) The act of sinning
B) The ability to choose freely
C) The intellectual habit of knowing fundamental moral principles
D) A philosophical doctrine

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C) The intellectual habit of knowing fundamental moral principles

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According to St. Thomas, the ultimate happiness of humans consists in:

A) Material wealth
B) Contemplating God
C) Social status
D) Knowledge of the sciences

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B) Contemplating God

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Which principle states that “a good act with a bad motive makes the moral action bad”?

A) Principle of Totality
B) Principle of Double Effect
C) Principle of Inviolability of Life
D) Principle of Stewardship

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B) Principle of Double Effect

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Which of the following is one of the natural rights according to St. Thomas?

A) Right to Bear Arms
B) Right to Life
C) Right to Fame
D) Right to Privacy

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B) Right to Life

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The principle that life is inviolable and sacred is known as:

A) Principle of Sexuality
B) Principle of Stewardship
C) Principle of Inviolability of Life
D) Principle of Totality

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C) Principle of Inviolability of Life

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According to Aquinas, what serves as the natural guide in moral decision-making?

A) Tradition
B) Conscience
C) Law
D) Intuition

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B) Conscience

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What are the three natural inclinations identified by Aquinas?

A) Knowledge, power, wealth
B) Self-preservation, just dealings, propagation of species
C) Happiness, friendship, charity
D) Reason, emotion, will

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B) Self-preservation, just dealings, propagation of species

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Which determinant of a moral act refers to the intention of the agent?

A) Finis operas
B) Circumstantiae
C) Finis operantis
D) Ethical consequences

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C) Finis operantis

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What principle emphasizes that human actions must promote God’s purpose?

A) Principle of Double Effect
B) Principle of Stewardship
C) Moral Responsibility
D) Principle of Goodness

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D) Principle of Goodness

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Which principle underscores the dual purpose of sexual union?

A) Principle of Totality
B) Principle of Sexuality and Procreation
C) Principle of Stewardship
D) Principle of Inviolability

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B) Principle of Sexuality and Procreation

17
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Aquinas argues that suffering exists due to:

A) God’s will
B) Human choice
C) Privations in creatures of varying goodness
D) Lack of faith

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C) Privations in creatures of varying goodness

18
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What does the term “agere sequitur esse” mean?

A) Actions follow existence
B) Existence follows actions
C) Actions are inherently good
D) Existence is irrelevant to actions

A

A) Actions follow existence

19
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What duty does St. Thomas identify as important for personal well-being?

A) Duty to Travel
B) Duty to Keep Healthy
C) Duty to Amass Wealth
D) Duty to Seek Power

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B) Duty to Keep Healthy

20
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Which of the following is NOT a natural duty according to St. Thomas?

A) Duty to Support One’s Family
B) Duty to Take Care of One’s Property
C) Duty to Seek Fame
D) Duty for Religious Tolerance

A

C) Duty to Seek Fame

21
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The Second Way of Aquinas discusses:

A) The concept of motion
B) The nature of the Efficient Cause
C) The gradation of perfection
D) The governance of the world

A

B) The nature of the Efficient Cause

22
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What does the Fourth Way focus on?

A) Change and motion
B) Possibility and necessity
C) Gradation of perfection
D) Efficient causes

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C) Gradation of perfection

23
Q

How does Aquinas view the relationship between happiness and wisdom?

A) Wisdom is secondary to happiness
B) Happiness is found only in wisdom
C) They are unrelated
D) Happiness depends on external factors

A

B) Happiness is found only in wisdom

24
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A good act must not deviate from:

A) Personal desires
B) Reason and divine moral law
C) Societal norms
D) Emotional needs

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B) Reason and divine moral law

25
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Which of the following describes the Principle of Totality?

A) Cutting off a limb for personal choice
B) Mutilation for the good of the whole
C) Complete inviolability of life
D) Total freedom of choice

A

B) Mutilation for the good of the whole

26
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According to Aquinas, which of the following is a fundamental principle of morality?

A) Seek pleasure
B) Do good and avoid evil
C) Pursue happiness at all costs
D) Follow the crowd

A

B) Do good and avoid evil

27
Q

In Aquinas’ view, the universe contains:

A) Only corruptible entities
B) Both corruptible and incorruptible entities
C) Only incorruptible entities
D) No entities

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B) Both corruptible and incorruptible entities

28
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What is one purpose of the Quinque Viae?

A) To explain human emotions
B) To demonstrate the existence of God
C) To critique other philosophies
D) To discuss scientific methods

A

B) To demonstrate the existence of God

29
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Which of the following is considered a moral action by St. Thomas?

A) An act that only serves personal gain
B) An act that promotes God and His honor
C) An act driven by emotion
D) An act without any intention

A

B) An act that promotes God and His honor

30
Q

What does the natural inclination of self-preservation imply?

A) Humans should pursue pleasure
B) Humans have an instinct to survive
C) Humans should ignore their instincts
D) Humans are indifferent to life

A

B) Humans have an instinct to survive

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