Morality Lap 1

Morality

the set of values and principles that influence our choices and the persons we become

Ethics

the philosophy behind moral decision-making

Scripture

the sacred writings of Christianity in the Bible

Tradition

beliefs and teachings passed down from Christ and the Apostles

Reason

the human mind's ability to attain truth through observation and logic

Nature

the essential qualities and characteristics that define what it is

Character

the quality of an individual from his/her regular work

Habit

formed by regular action, these become innate reactions to a situation

Virtue

the continued good works of an individual

Vice

the continued bad works of an individual

Continence

Your appetites are not completely good; sometimes you want to do something bad, but you choose not to.

Incontinence

you know what is good and bad, yet you allow your feelings and desires to take over

Aristotle

Philosopher, scientist, educator, Student of Plato, lived approximately 384-322 BC

Golden Mean

a principle of finding a balanced life; the midpoint between the two extremes

Excess

going beyond what is appropriate or necessary, often leading to sin

Deficiency

lack of something essential

Balanced Soul

living out the golden mean

Pleasure

a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment; apparent good

Wealth

abundance of valuable possessions; apparent good

Honor

showing respect or reverence to another's worth; apparent good

Happiness

the state of being happy

Eudaimonia

human flourishing and complete well-being; greek word for happiness

The Good Life

a life of holiness, virtue, and a loving relationship with God

(Theological) Anthropology

the study of humanity in relation to God

What are the three types of apparent goods according to Aristotle? Why does he say that each of them is NOT the ultimate goal for humans?

Pleasure- He says this life is "suitable to beasts." This is a very brief sense of happiness

Honor- We seek people to honor us, so this shouldn't be an ultimate goal because it's not a self-made feeling.

Wealth- This isn't the ultimate goal because it is sought in order to have other things.

Aristotle believes that Eudaimonia, happiness, and flourishing should be the ultimate goal because you can live in accordance with God's will and purpose.

According to Genesis 1, how are human beings created and by whom/what? What is their ultimate end?

Human beings are created directly from God in his image and likeness. Our ultimate end is living a virtuous life and being ultimately fulfilled in God.

What makes an argument Valid?

Its conclusion logically follows from its premises

What makes an argument sound?

It must be logically valid, meaning its conclusion necessarily follows from its premises, and all of its premises must be true