Absolutist, deontelogical & legalistic theory;
Ultimate Goal is to do good and gain enternal life with God.
Innate human ability to determin if something is intrinsically right or wrong.
Precepts;
Primary- WORLD. Bring us closer to God. Help us identify our god given purpose. Secondary- e.g. not wearing contraception (allows reproduction)
Virtues;
Cardinal (Aristotle)- prudence, fortitude, justice and temperance. Necessary to from the basis of a moral life.
teleological (Aquinas)- charity, faith, hope. Only achieved from human effort and delivered by God.
Acts;
Interior= motive behind act. Exterior= act itself. Double effect= unintened consequences from good act- act is still good.
Apparent good= sin that isnt through ideal human nature. Real good= doing something to become closer to God.
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