Definitions

Question 0

Ethics

Answer 0

Discipline that deals with the nature of the good, the nature of the human person and criteria that we use for making right judgements

Question 1

Autonomy

Answer 1

Free self direction, responsibility

Question 2

Good

Answer 2

That which is morally right

Question 3

Morality

Answer 3

System of right conduct based on fundamental beliefs and obligation to follow certain codes, norms, customs, habits of behaviour

Question 4

Obligation

Answer 4

What one is bound by duty or contract to do

Question 5

Passion

Answer 5

Intense desire or enthusiasm for something

Question 6

Responsibility

Answer 6

Being morally accountable for ones actions. Responsibility presumes knowledge, freedom, and the ability to choose and act

Question 7

Revelation

Answer 7

The way that god makes himself known to human kind. God is fully revealed in Jesus Christ. The sacred scriptures, proclaimed within the church, are the revealed word of god. God also reveals self through people and creation.

Question 8

Arête

Answer 8

Excellence or virtue, developing good character

Question 9

Virtue ethics

Answer 9

Living life with excellence, act in the right way in every circumstance

Question 10

Vices

Answer 10

Bad habits