Natural Law - Internal and external acts Flashcards
1
Q
what is vital in moral decision making
A
intentions
2
Q
what is an internal act
A
our intention - what our aim is when we perform the action
3
Q
what is an external act
A
the act itself - the physical behaviour we perform
4
Q
how can action be judged as good
A
both interior and exterior acts must be good
5
Q
doctrine of double effect
A
if a good act results in bad consequences, it is still right to do that act. the important issue is that the intention is to do good
