Impediments to Human Acts

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What is the term used for the factors that can intervene and prevent one's actions from being human?

Impediments to human acts

How does ignorance affect the moral quality of an action?

It reduces the quality of the action

What does ignorance pertain to in the context of human actions?

The conscious lack of relevant information

How does ignorance manifest in relation to rules and regulations?

By consciously violating rules

In what way do impediments to human acts affect the judgment of actions?

They reduce the quality of judgment

Why is ignorance considered an impediment to human acts?

Because it reduces the morality of actions

What is the main difference between invincible ignorance and vincible ignorance?

Invincible ignorance refers to total ignorance while vincible ignorance can be removed through ordinary efforts.

Which of the following is NOT a form of vincible ignorance?

Invincible ignorance

What is the morality of an action done under crass ignorance?

The action is culpable, but the culpability can be lessened.

What is the key characteristic of antecedent concupiscence?

It is a spontaneous inordinate passion that influences an action before it is controlled by the will.

Which of the following is an example of consequent concupiscence?

You got angry with your classmates and, even after many hours or a day, you did not calm your anger and still proceeded with a harmful action.

Which of the following actions is considered totally culpable?

A bad action done under affected ignorance.

Explore the factors that can intervene and hinder human actions, diminishing the quality of those actions. Understand how impediments can affect the morality and judgement of human acts.

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