The Meanings of Morality (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Which 3 ancient civilisations are studied?
Which 3 ancient civilisations are studied?
Hebrews, Greeks, Romans
Central concept of Hebrew moral thought
Central concept of Hebrew moral thought
Sin
Meaning of 'Torah'
Meaning of 'Torah'
The law
What Torah includes
What Torah includes
First 5 books, Ten Commandments, 613 laws
No. of additional laws given to Levites
No. of additional laws given to Levites
613
Hebrew definition of sin
Hebrew definition of sin
Failing to follow God's commandments or laws
Focus of Greek moral thought
Focus of Greek moral thought
Ethics - how to live well & achieve happiness
Socrates' view on right & wrong
Socrates' view on right & wrong
Universal understanding exists, applies to all for all time
Sophists' view on moral standards
Sophists' view on moral standards
No universal standard; personal standards apply
Core Greek ethical principle
Core Greek ethical principle
Living ethically leads to true happiness
Philosophy influencing Roman moral thought
Philosophy influencing Roman moral thought
Stoicism
4 Stoic cardinal virtues
4 Stoic cardinal virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom
Hebrew vs Greek vs Roman moral focus
Hebrew vs Greek vs Roman moral focus
Sin/divine law; Ethics/happiness; Stoic virtues/balance