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What is the primary distinguishing feature of perfect violence?

  • Complete resistance, either physically or morally (correct)
  • Partial resistance to aggression
  • A form of psychological manipulation
  • Violence directed only at oneself

Which term refers to the judgment of reason regarding the moral nature of actions?

  • Conscience (correct)
  • Moral Insight
  • Synderesis
  • Conscientia

What is the primary function of synderesis in moral conscience?

  • To discover basic moral principles and learn right from wrong (correct)
  • To judge the morality of past actions
  • To evaluate the consequences of actions
  • To create personal moral guidelines

Which of the following best describes 'conscientia'?

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What type of conscience evaluates actions already done or omitted?

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Which type of conscience indicates awareness during the action regarding the morality of the act?

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What characterizes an erroneous conscience?

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Which type of conscience is characterized by complete certainty in moral judgment?

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What is the starting point for understanding basic moral principles within moral conscience?

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Which type of violence is characterized by showing complete resistance?

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What describes the judgment made about the morality and obligation before an action occurs?

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Which part of conscience evaluates the moral correctness of a specific action?

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What type of conscience is described as grappling with the nature of moral certainty and often leads to uncertainty in decisions?

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In the context of moral conscience, which term refers to a judgment that evaluates actions that have already been performed?

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Which type of conscience indicates a persistent state of doubt about moral issues?

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Which of the following types of conscience involves misunderstandings or false beliefs about moral principles?

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Perfect Violence

Complete resistance, either physically or morally, using all resistance powers.

Imperfect Violence

Resistance shown, but not the full extent possible.

Moral Conscience

Intellect's judgment of the morality of actions (past, present, future).

Synderesis

Discovering basic moral principles using good reasoning.

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Conscientia

Practical reasoning about morality in specific situations.

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Antecedent Conscience

Moral judgment before an action is taken.

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Concomitant Conscience

Moral awareness during an action.

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Consequent Conscience

Evaluating the morality of past actions.

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What are the two types of violence?

Violence can be categorized as either perfect or imperfect. Perfect violence involves complete resistance, either physically or morally, while imperfect violence involves some resistance but not the full potential.

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What is the 'etymology' of conscience?

The word 'conscience' originates from the Latin words 'cum' (together) and 'scientia' (knowledge), which means 'knowledge with.'

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What is the process called that discovers basic moral principles?

Synderesis is the initial step of conscience where we learn basic moral principles using right reason. It helps us understand the difference between good and evil.

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What is the practical use of conscience?

Conscientia applies basic moral principles to specific situations. It is the practical reasoning that guides our actions.

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What is an 'erroneous' conscience?

An erroneous conscience is one that makes a wrong judgment about the morality of an action, either consciously or subconsciously. It can be due to ignorance or bias

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What is 'invincible' erroneous conscience?

An invincibly erroneous conscience is a wrong judgment about the morality of an action that cannot be avoided, even with reasonable effort. It is due to lack of knowledge.

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What is 'vincible' erroneous conscience?

A vincibly erroneous conscience is a wrong judgment about morality that could be avoided with effort and the use of reason.

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What is a 'certain' conscience?

A certain conscience is confident about the morality of an action, free from doubt. It is a clear and firm judgment.

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