16 Questions
What are the three determinants of morality mentioned in the text?
Object (Act itself), Intention (Purpose), and Circumstances
In the context of morality, what does 'act-in-itself' refer to?
The action that the person did
When does an act become 'doubly good'?
When it is good in itself and done for a good end
What is the outcome when an act is good in itself but is done with bad intention?
It becomes bad
What does the principle (IA + GI = G) imply?
An indifferent act done for a good end is considered good.
How do circumstances influence the morality of an act according to the text?
They affect the voluntariness and freedom of the act, thus influencing its morality.
In the context of the text, what does it mean if a statement is classified as an 'indifferent act'?
It is neither inherently good nor bad.
Based on the text, what happens if a bad act is done for a good end?
The act remains bad regardless of the end.
What does the circumstance of person refer to in ethical analysis?
The doer of the act
Why can a good act become even better?
Due to the reason behind the act
In ethical analysis, what is the significance of the circumstance of place?
Specifies the locality where the act is performed
How does the circumstance of manner impact ethical analysis according to the text?
Reveals how the agent manages to do his act
What do impediments refer to in the context of a human act's morality?
Factors that diminish one's responsibility for a moral action.
How is knowledge of a moral situation impaired according to the text?
By ignorance, error, and inattention.
Which of the following is an example of an impediment to full consent to a moral act?
Being influenced by passion, fear, force, or habit.
How do impediments to full knowledge affect the responsibility for a human act?
They decrease the responsibility for the act.
Explore the concept of the circumstance of person in moral philosophy, focusing on the doer of the act and the impact on the moral evaluation of the action. Learn about how the person performing an act can influence the moral value of the action.
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