PMLS LESSON 2 PART 3 Flashcards
Human acts can be classified according to the distinction on morality,
Human Act Based on Distinction on Morality
Human acts can also be classified according to the voluntariness of the act.
Human Acts Based on Voluntariness of The Act
a type of moral where it is Not in conformity with the norms of morality
immoral action
Actions which stand neutral in relation to morality. what type of moral?
amoral action
In conformity with the norms of morality. what type of moral?
moral action
what are the other moral distinctions?
intrinsically and extrinsically evil
differentiate intrinsically and extrinsically evil?
intrinsically evil is the choice to do something evil
extrinsically evil is the act of doing an evil due to the degree of circumstance
Actions considered evil but certain factors are attached to them by way of circumstances
extrinsically evil
Actions which are by its basic nature evil
intrinsically evil
Present in a person who acts without fully realizing what he means to do or without fully intending the act
imperfect voluntariness
Present in a person doing an act willfully regardless of whether he likes to do it or not
simple voluntariness
Present in a person who fully intends an act
perfect voluntariness
Present in a person who is forced by circumstances beyond his control to perform an act which would not do under normal conditions
conditional voluntariness
what are the elements of determining morality?
object, end, circumstances
The act itself and its primary and essential elements
object
The purpose, intention, motive, or the reason for which the act is performed
end
Accidental aspects surround the act; these factors are distinct from the act itself and from the purpose but may affect the morality of the act
circumstances
what are the 4 principles of judging morality?
- An act is morally good if the act itself, the purpose and the circumstances are substantially good.
- If an act is intrinsically evil (evil by its nature), the act is not morally allowable regardless of the purpose or circumstance.
- Circumstances may create, mitigate, or aggravate the immortality of an act
- If the act itself is good or at least indifferent, its morality will be judged by the purpose and circumstances
to lessen the severity or gravity of an act or offense
mitigate
to make the offense worse or more serious
aggravate
