Conscience (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes

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Aquinas' theological approach
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How does Aquinas describe conscience?

The application of knowledge to activity

What does Aquinas mean by 'ratio'?

Reason in practice placed within us

What is synderesis in Aquinas' theory?

The inclination to do good & avoid evil

What does Aquinas mean by 'sensuality'?

Temptation towards evil

What is conscientia according to Aquinas?

Application of ratio to synderesis

What is invincible ignorance?

Ignorance we cannot be blamed for

What is vincible ignorance?

Ignorance easily overcome we're blamed for

What does the 'witness' function of conscience do?

Recognise if we performed an action

What does 'bind and incite' refer to?

Determining what ought to be done/avoided

What is infallible in Aquinas' theory?

Synderesis rule & primary precepts

What is an erring conscience?

Believing one is right when one is not

What does Augustine say about disobeying conscience?

To disobey conscience is to disobey God

How does Newman describe conscience?

God's intuition, exerts without consult

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