The precepts (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Synderesis
Synderesis
Faculty of reason uncovering first principles of God's natural moral law
Synderesis rule
Synderesis rule
The good is what all things seek as their ultimate end (telos)
Primary precepts
Primary precepts
Principles from natural inclinations (e.g. worship God, protect life)
Conscientia
Conscientia
Application of primary precepts to specific situations/actions
Secondary precepts
Secondary precepts
Specific precepts derived from applying primary precepts
Interior act
Interior act
The intention behind an action, occurring within the mind
Exterior act
Exterior act
A physical action occurring outside the mind
Doctrine of double effect
Doctrine of double effect
Action produces good & bad effect; justified if bad unintended
Self-defence in double effect
Self-defence in double effect
Saving life (intended) vs killing aggressor (unintended)
Intentionality condition (double effect)
Intentionality condition (double effect)
Good effect intended, bad effect incidental/unintended
Proportionality condition (double effect)
Proportionality condition (double effect)
Good effect must be proportionate to the bad effect
Karl Barth's criticism of natural law
Karl Barth's criticism of natural law
Human reason corrupted by fall; relying on it is idolatry
Strength: primary precepts universality
Strength: primary precepts universality
Found in morality of all societies (e.g. not killing)