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What is the result of pleasure as consciousness gathering up the formal properties of an object?
What is the result of pleasure as consciousness gathering up the formal properties of an object?
What is a characteristic of an individual who possesses and exercises virtue?
What is a characteristic of an individual who possesses and exercises virtue?
According to the concept of good presented, what is good?
According to the concept of good presented, what is good?
What does pleasure signal, according to the text?
What does pleasure signal, according to the text?
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What is the result of the self looking at the affectivity of the object aside from its material aspect?
What is the result of the self looking at the affectivity of the object aside from its material aspect?
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What does pleasure add to the object, according to the text?
What does pleasure add to the object, according to the text?
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What does Ricoeur believe is essential to consider when understanding an image or experience?
What does Ricoeur believe is essential to consider when understanding an image or experience?
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What does Ricoeur argue is closely linked with imagination in classical theories of metaphor?
What does Ricoeur argue is closely linked with imagination in classical theories of metaphor?
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What is the result of the complex relation created towards the object of perception, according to Ricoeur?
What is the result of the complex relation created towards the object of perception, according to Ricoeur?
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What happens to imagination and consciousness when they are captivated by pleasure?
What happens to imagination and consciousness when they are captivated by pleasure?
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What is the result of the corporeal orchestration of emotion?
What is the result of the corporeal orchestration of emotion?
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What does Ricoeur describe as an act of interiorization that creates a projection or motivation towards the objective state of affairs?
What does Ricoeur describe as an act of interiorization that creates a projection or motivation towards the objective state of affairs?
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What is resemblance ultimately, according to Ricoeur?
What is resemblance ultimately, according to Ricoeur?
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What is the effect of pleasure separated from need on consciousness?
What is the effect of pleasure separated from need on consciousness?
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What happens to the self when it pursues pleasure for its own sake?
What happens to the self when it pursues pleasure for its own sake?
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What does Ricoeur describe as a second order intentional structure, quoting Strasser?
What does Ricoeur describe as a second order intentional structure, quoting Strasser?
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What is the bondage that freedom imposes on itself?
What is the bondage that freedom imposes on itself?
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What is the outcome of the pleasurable transforming itself into demands?
What is the outcome of the pleasurable transforming itself into demands?
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What is the primary focus of morality, according to the text?
What is the primary focus of morality, according to the text?
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How does morality change, according to Khatibi and Khormaei?
How does morality change, according to Khatibi and Khormaei?
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What is the key difference between ethics and morality, according to the text?
What is the key difference between ethics and morality, according to the text?
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What is the ultimate goal of ethics, according to Leovino Garcia?
What is the ultimate goal of ethics, according to Leovino Garcia?
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Why do we need to study ethics, according to the text?
Why do we need to study ethics, according to the text?
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What is the relationship between ethics and morality, according to the text?
What is the relationship between ethics and morality, according to the text?
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What is a consequence of the incompleteness of understanding of Aristotle's work?
What is a consequence of the incompleteness of understanding of Aristotle's work?
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What is the characteristic of Aquinas's writing approach to Aristotle's passages?
What is the characteristic of Aquinas's writing approach to Aristotle's passages?
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What is a difference between writing in Aquinas's time and in ancient times?
What is a difference between writing in Aquinas's time and in ancient times?
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What prompted doubts about the authority of the church?
What prompted doubts about the authority of the church?
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What is the purpose of Aquinas's explanation of Aristotle's passages?
What is the purpose of Aquinas's explanation of Aristotle's passages?
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What is the significance of Aristotle's work in understanding human existence?
What is the significance of Aristotle's work in understanding human existence?
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Study Notes
Pleasure and Consciousness
- Pleasure is the result of consciousness gathering up the formal properties of an object, aside from its material aspect.
- When the self looks at the affectivity of the object, aside from its material aspect, it results in pleasure.
- Pleasure adds a certain significance to the object, making it more attractive and desirable.
Virtue and Good
- An individual who possesses and exercises virtue is characterized by their ability to make rational decisions and act accordingly.
- According to the concept of good presented, good is the outcome of rational decision-making and virtuous actions.
- Good is the result of an individual's ability to make choices that align with their moral principles.
Ricoeur's Concepts
- Ricoeur believes it is essential to consider the affective and imaginary aspects of an image or experience.
- Imagination is closely linked with metaphor in classical theories, according to Ricoeur.
- The complex relation created towards the object of perception results in a deeper understanding and appreciation of the object.
Imagination and Consciousness
- When imagination and consciousness are captivated by pleasure, they become more intense and focused.
- This intensity leads to a greater sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
Corporeal Orchestration of Emotion
- The corporeal orchestration of emotion results in a more profound emotional experience.
Interiorization and Projection
- Ricoeur describes an act of interiorization that creates a projection or motivation towards the objective state of affairs.
Resemblance and Metaphor
- Resemblance is ultimately a product of the imagination, according to Ricoeur.
Pleasure and Need
- When pleasure is separated from need, it affects consciousness by making it more aware of its desires and preferences.
Morality and Ethics
- When the self pursues pleasure for its own sake, it can lead to a decrease in moral awareness and a focus on personal gratification.
- Ricoeur describes a second-order intentional structure, quoting Strasser, as a means of understanding moral awareness.
- The bondage that freedom imposes on itself is the restriction of personal desires and preferences.
Morality and Ethics (continued)
- The outcome of the pleasurable transforming itself into demands is a shift from personal desire to moral obligation.
- The primary focus of morality is the well-being of others, according to the text.
- Morality changes when individuals become more aware of their moral obligations, according to Khatibi and Khormaei.
- The key difference between ethics and morality is that ethics focuses on individual character, while morality focuses on actions and their consequences.
- The ultimate goal of ethics is to create a more virtuous individual, according to Leovino Garcia.
Importance of Studying Ethics
- We need to study ethics because it helps us understand the importance of moral awareness and virtuous actions.
Relationship between Ethics and Morality
- The relationship between ethics and morality is that ethics focuses on individual character, while morality focuses on actions and their consequences.
Aristotle's Work
- The incompleteness of understanding of Aristotle's work led to a re-evaluation of his concepts and ideas.
- Aquinas's writing approach to Aristotle's passages is characterized by a detailed and thorough explanation.
- The difference between writing in Aquinas's time and in ancient times is the level of detail and analysis.
Significance of Aristotle's Work
- The significance of Aristotle's work lies in its ability to help us understand human existence and the importance of moral awareness and virtuous actions.
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Explore the relationship between morality and personal development, and how our cognitive abilities influence our moral compass. This quiz delves into the way our values, norms, and social contexts shape our moral decisions. Test your understanding of moral development and its connection to reason.
