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Which statement accurately reflects a characteristic of conscience?
Which statement accurately reflects a characteristic of conscience?
- Conscience is solely based on feelings of guilt after committing a wrong.
- Conscience guides free will to choose good and avoid evil. (correct)
- Conscience acts independently of societal influences.
- Conscience is something that exists outside of an individual.
What represents the instinctive level of conscience?
What represents the instinctive level of conscience?
- Actions that reflect harmony between thoughts and feelings.
- Awareness of intrinsic goodness or evilness of an act.
- A morality based on reward and punishment. (correct)
- Decisions made with a sense of obligation.
Which dimension of conscience emphasizes that it is shaped by external influences?
Which dimension of conscience emphasizes that it is shaped by external influences?
- Moral dimension
- Objective dimension (correct)
- Inner dimension
- Subjective dimension
At which level of conscience does love become the foundation of moral actions?
At which level of conscience does love become the foundation of moral actions?
What misconception about conscience is commonly held?
What misconception about conscience is commonly held?
Flashcards
Conscience
Conscience
A reasoned judgment about the morality of an action, guiding our free will towards good and away from evil.
Subjective Dimension of Conscience
Subjective Dimension of Conscience
The personal, unique quality of conscience; it's yours alone, not someone else's.
Objective Dimension of Conscience
Objective Dimension of Conscience
Conscience influenced by societal values, laws, and personal experiences.
Instinctive Level of Conscience
Instinctive Level of Conscience
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Mature Level of Conscience
Mature Level of Conscience
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Study Notes
Conscience
- Conscience is a judgment of reason that recognizes the moral quality of an act.
- It guides free will, leading to choosing good and avoiding evil.
- Conscience is an internal part of human nature, not an external voice.
- Conscience is not God's voice telling us what to do, but is based on learned understanding of God's will.
- Conscience can be incorrectly formed, leading to wrong choices.
- Feeling guilty after doing something wrong shows conscience working, recognizing wrongdoings.
Dimensions of Conscience
- Subjective Dimension: Conscience is personal; no one else can decide what's right for us.
- Objective Dimension: Conscience is shaped by others, values, societal rules (laws), and factors like parents, friends, school, and religion.
Levels of Conscience
- Instinctive Level: Children's conscience lacks inner conviction and commitment. It's based on rewards and punishments (e.g., "basta"). Judgments are driven by external factors.
- Ethical/Moral Level: Goodness isn't dependent on others' approvals. Good intentions are apparent. Feelings play a less important role, in favour of internal sense of obligation
- Certain/Mature Level: Conscience is grounded in love.
Faith-Based Moral Actions
- Moral actions are responses of faith in God.
- Morality isn't limited to behaviour or feelings.
- External actions (behaviour) must be in harmony with internal thought and feelings.
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