Natural Law - The three revealed virtues Flashcards
1
Q
how did aquinas developed his two lists of virtues
A
used a combination of Aristotelean reasoning and scripture to establish two lists of human qualities that we should strive towards.
2
Q
are virtues attainable
A
they are considered as aspirational. they cannot be achieved fully in this world as they are above human capacity
3
Q
what did aquinas believed cultivating these virtues would do
A
it would achieve correct reasoning
4
Q
2 points about hope
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- constant wish or desire for fellowship with god in heaven
- a spiritual energy that drives a person in pursuit of the final end
5
Q
3 points about faith
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- an act of will
- trust in god
- involves the whole person and reflects a total outpouring to the divine as an act of assertion
6
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3 points about love (charity)
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- agape and altruistic. concern for other people
- love for god is reflected in the love for one’s neighbour
- love is the essence of all other virtues in that it directs s them towards the correct end.
7
Q
“if I have a faith that can move…”
A
“mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.”
1 Corinthians
