VAL ED 2ND PERIODICAL

Morality

the quality or fact of conforming to or deriving from right ideals of human conduct

quality

implies a standard or noem by whick we measure or judge an action

standard

level or quality that is considered acceptable,usual or expected

norm

typical, common, or accepted in a group of society

conduct

refers to a human being

conscience

the power to judge whether something is good or bad

what is the 3 determinants of morality

subject

circumstance

object

subject

why the agent does the act, what end or goal he or she seeks

circumstance

particular conditions

surrounding the act (who does it, when,

where, how, with what means, how much,

object

What the agent does (the act itself, the kind

of act). It is the chosen action in itself (e.g.

lying, stealing, helping).

fear-centered

motivation by fear: fear of

punishment, fear of consequences,

fear of judgment, fear of retribution

pity - centered

Motivation by compassion,

empathy, pity, or sympathy for

others’ suffering.

principle - centered

Motivation by principle, duty, moral

law, or commitment to justice/truth,

regardless of one’s emotions or

personal danger.

faith centered

Motivation by faith, divine love, union

with God, supernatural motive, hope,

or spiritual conviction.

freedom

the ability to say yes or no to the choices life presents

2 kind of freedom

internal

external

internal freedom

freedom to become what you want to become

external freedom

freedom to do what you want to do

what is the 6 factots affecting decisions & actions

1.emotions

2.extreme desire

3.lasciviousness

4.laziness

5.gluttony

6.influence of the internet

what is the 4 circumstances that affects decision making

1.ignorance

2.vices

3.violence/coercion

4.extreme emotions

what is the 3 ways to achieve goodness of human acts

1.use of critical mind

2.use of right conscience

3.use of freedom

accountablity

liablity of all actions

voluntary simplicity

a philosophy or way of

life that rejects materialism in favour of human

and spiritual values, and is characterized by

minimal consumption, environmental

responsibility, and community cooperation.

responsible productivity

supports

activities which result to greater

productivity and will benefit

pro-people and pro-earth individuals.

selective consumerism

rejects products and things

that oppress and violate the

land and its people.

consultative leadership

being a good leader

what is the steps in making a morally good decision

1.pause

2,probe

3.ponder

4.people check 

5.pray

pause

It gives us time and space to think.

probe

Ask questions in order to reveal the reality or

draw out the facts of our acts.

ponder

We cup our hands and look at what

we have gathered.

people check

This represents our need for humility to

accept that we do not know everything.

Consult other persons about moral problems

and issues.

pray

The whole decision making can be a

response of prayer. A prayerful disposition.

It is both an action step and overall

attitude in making moral decisions.

steward

an entrusted person by another to take care of the latters possesion