Module 10 Supererogatory Ethics Flashcards
What does super- erogare means
paying out more than is due
good but not required, beyond the call of duty,
praiseworthy but not obligatory, good to do but not bad not to do
SUPEREROGATION
Examples of supererogation
generous acts of charity, heroic self- sacrifice, extraordinary service to morally worthy causes, and sometimes forgiveness and minor favors
who developed the idea of supererogation?
The Roman Catholic Church
Determine if its a hero or saint
he does his duty regularly in contexts in which
inclination, desire, or self-interest would lead most people not to do it; and does so as a result of exercising abnormal self- control
Saint
Determine if its a hero or saint
he does his duty in contexts in which terror, fear, or a drive to self-preservation would lead most men not to do it; and does so by exercising abnormal self- control
Hero
Determine if its a hero or saint
he does actions that are far beyond the limits of his duty, whether by control of contrary inclination and interest, or without effort.
Saint
Determine if its a hero or saint
he does his duty in contexts in which fear would lead most men not to do it; and does so without effort.
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