Unit 1 Flashcards
What is Telos?
the ultimate purpose, end; Happiness
Why is Happiness our end goal?
because it represents the ultimate fulfillment and flourishing of our nature as human beings.
What is Good?
Something Virtuous that is desired.
Truth?
is when what we believe or say matches how things actually are; carefully looking at the world, thinking logically, and organizing what we observe to understand reality.
Reason?
Making sence of the world using ethical logic, which makes us human
vice of deficiency
refers to a lack or insufficiency of a particular virtue
vice of excess
is an overabundance or an exaggerated display of a virtue.
three theological virtues
Faith, Hope and Love
Faith
the theological virtue by which we believe in God and believe in all that he has said and revealed to us, that the Holy Church Proposes for our belief, because he is true himself.
Hope:
The theological virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Jesus’ promises and relying on the grace of the Holy Spirit.
Love:
To will the Good of Another
Cardinal Virtues
Prudence, Fortitude, Justice and Temperance.
Prudence:
Right reason in action, to use practical reason to discern the true good in every circumstance.
Fortitude:
Firm will to give their due to God and Neighbor while also respecting your neighbors
Justice:
Ensures firmness in difficult situations and consistencies in the pursuit of good.
Temperance:
Moderates attraction to your temptations/ the things you indulge in.
“Pride”
considered the “root” or “gateway” sin because it can lead to various other vices and sins. In Christian theology and traditional philosophical thought, pride is seen as the first and foremost among the seven deadly sins. Each of these “personalities” or manifestations of pride contributes to its destructive nature:
Arrogance
inflated sense of one’s importance, often leading to an attitude of superiority over others
Vanity:
is excessive pride in one’s appearance, abilities, or achievements. It involves an obsession with oneself and a desire for admiration or praise from others.
Hubris:
This aspect of pride involves an excessive self-confidence or overestimation of one’s abilities, often leading to a disregard for others or an underestimation of the risks involved in certain actions.
Conceit:
is a personality of pride characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-worth and an excessive desire for attention or recognition. It often leads to an inflated ego and a lack of consideration for others’ perspectives or feelings.
Boasting:
or bragging is another manifestation of pride, involving excessive talk about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities. It often stems from a desire to be admired or respected.
Contempt:
arises from pride and involves looking down upon others, often considering them as inferior. This leads to a lack of empathy and a dismissive attitude towards others’ feelings or worth.
Self-righteousness:
This personality of pride involves an excessive belief in one’s moral or religious correctness, leading to a judgmental attitude toward those who do not conform to one’s beliefs or standards.
Truthfulness
This Virtue is about being honest and sincere, finding the balance between boastfulness and self-deprecation
Patience
This virtue involves enduring difficulties and preserving through challenges without excessive complaint or negativity
Objectivity
Truth
Subjectivity
Opinion
