Chapter 1 Flashcards
Material object of ethics
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Formal object of ethics
The study of rectitude of human conduct.
Constituents of human acts
Knowledge freedom voluntariness
Involuntary actions
Acts of man
Guides man’s intellect in the acquisition of truth
Logic
Guides the intellect in the acquisition and application of moral principles
Ethics
Refers to beliefs, principles and values about what is right and wrong which are personal to each and every individual
Morals
Gk word ethics
Ethikos - character
Ethos- custom
Challenges if Chr. discipleship and Invitation
Study of grace sin conversion and virtues
Study of man and moral being called by God
Christian etics
More or less permanent behavior in accordance with the percepts of natural moral law which is common and known to all men
Ethics
Ethics investigate by means of (2)
Human reason and experiences
Mos mores
Tradition / custom
Right and wrong which are personal
Morals
B russel
Communities perish