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What does habit refer to?
What does habit refer to?
What is the implication of not countering a habitual inclination?
What is the implication of not countering a habitual inclination?
What determines the moral quality of an act according to the text?
What determines the moral quality of an act according to the text?
Why must a good motive be paired with a good means?
Why must a good motive be paired with a good means?
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In what way does habit affect the voluntary nature of actions?
In what way does habit affect the voluntary nature of actions?
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What is the significance of the end in determining the morality of an act?
What is the significance of the end in determining the morality of an act?
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How does Agapay define actions done by force of habit?
How does Agapay define actions done by force of habit?
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Why is acting out of habit considered culpable in the text?
Why is acting out of habit considered culpable in the text?
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What does 'lasting readiness and facility' mean in relation to habit?
What does 'lasting readiness and facility' mean in relation to habit?
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How does motive play a role in determining the morality of an act?
How does motive play a role in determining the morality of an act?
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Study Notes
Habit
- Habit refers to a lasting readiness and facility to act in a certain way.
- Habitual inclinations, if not countered, can lead individuals into actions that they would not otherwise choose.
Moral Quality of an Act
- The moral quality of an act is determined by the intention or motive behind it, as well as the object or means employed.
- A good motive must be paired with a good means to ensure that the act is morally good.
- A good motive, without a good means, can result in a morally bad act, and vice versa.
Habit and Voluntariness
- While acting out of habit can appear involuntary, the text emphasizes that habit itself is a result of repeated voluntary choices.
- Habit, therefore, can affect the voluntary nature of actions by influencing the choices individuals make in the present moment.
Culpability and Habit
- Acting out of habitual inclination is considered culpable because the individual is ultimately responsible for the development of their habits.
- Habitual actions are not simply unconscious reactions, but rather the result of repeated choices that have become ingrained in the individual's character.
End and Morality
- The end, or the goal of an action, is significant in determining its morality.
- Actions performed with good intentions, but aimed at ultimately bad ends, are ultimately morally wrong.
Agapay and Habitual Actions
- Agapay defines actions done by force of habit as actions performed without conscious deliberation or judgment.
- These actions, though they may not be immediately chosen, are still considered culpable because they are the result of past choices and therefore reflect the character of the individual.
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