Unit 1

Question 1

What is Telos?

Answer 1

the ultimate purpose, end; Happiness

Question 2

Why is Happiness our end goal?

Answer 2

because it represents the ultimate fulfillment and flourishing of our nature as human beings.

Question 3

What is Good?

Answer 3

Something Virtuous that is desired.

Question 4

Truth?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

Reason?

Answer 5

Making sence of the world using ethical logic, which makes us human

Question 6

vice of deficiency

Answer 6

refers to a lack or insufficiency of a particular virtue

Question 7

vice of excess

Answer 7

is an overabundance or an exaggerated display of a virtue.

Question 8

three theological virtues

Answer 8

Faith, Hope and Love

Question 9

Faith

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Hope:

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

Love:

Answer 11

To will the Good of Another

Question 12

Cardinal Virtues

Answer 12

Prudence, Fortitude, Justice and Temperance.

Question 13

Prudence:

Answer 13

Right reason in action, to use practical reason to discern the true good in every circumstance.

Question 14

Fortitude:

Answer 14

Firm will to give their due to God and Neighbor while also respecting your neighbors

Question 15

Justice:

Answer 15

Ensures firmness in difficult situations and consistencies in the pursuit of good.

Question 16

Temperance:

Answer 16

Moderates attraction to your temptations/ the things you indulge in.

Question 17

“Pride”

Answer 17

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:

Question 18

Arrogance

Answer 18

inflated sense of one’s importance, often leading to an attitude of superiority over others

Question 19

Vanity:

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Hubris:

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

Conceit:

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

Boasting:

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

Contempt:

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

Self-righteousness:

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

Truthfulness

Answer 25

This Virtue is about being honest and sincere, finding the balance between boastfulness and self-deprecation

Question 26

Patience

Answer 26

This virtue involves enduring difficulties and preserving through challenges without excessive complaint or negativity

Question 27

Objectivity

Answer 27

Truth

Question 28

Subjectivity

Answer 28

Opinion