The Modifiers of Human Act Flashcards
(26 cards)
Factors that influence man’s inner disposition towards certain actions are called?
modifiers of human acts
- the absence of knowledge which a person ought to possess. “ignorance of the law excuses no one”
- this implies that one should not act in the state of ignorance and that one who has done a wrong may not claim ignorance as a defense .
ignorance
it is a lasting readiness and facility, born of frequently repeated acts, for acting in a certain manner.
Habit
it is the disturbance of the mind of a person who is confronted by an impending danger or harm to himself or loved ones. Distinction is made , however, between an act done with fear and an act done out or because of fear.
fear
tendencies away from desirable or harmful things.
concupiscence
these are tendencies towards desirable objects.
Passions
it refers to any physical force exerted on a person by another free agent for the purpose of compelling said person to act against his will.
violence
is the purpose or goal of an act. It is that which completes or finishes the act.
end
the natural termination of an activity.
End of the act
the personal purpose intended by the person performing the act.
End of the doer
(Kinds of Ends) is the purpose which a doer wishes to accomplish immediately by his action.
Proximate end
(Kinds of Ends) the purpose which is desired as a means for obtaining another thing.
Intermediate end
(Kinds of Ends) is the purpose which a doer wishes to accomplish in a series of acts.
- The proximate end of eating is the satisfaction of hunger. Its remote end is the promotion of health.
Remote end
(Kinds of Ends) is the purpose which is desired for its own sake and not because of something else
Ultimate end
evil viewed as good
Apparent good
that which fits the function
Good
are those goods which are essential to man as man
Needs
are those goods that an individual requires because of his particular circumstance in life.
Wants
(Kinds of Good) it satisfies the need of a person as a human being. Eg. food, clothing, shelter, tools, and education.
Essential
(Kinds of Good) is that which satisfies the want of a person because his particular situations. Eg. expensive clothes, big house, flashy car.
Accidental
(Kinds of Good) is anything which has intrinsic value. Eg. things, activities, relationships, or persons.
Real
(Kinds of Good) is an evil which is viewed subjectively as something of value. Eg. cigarettes, prohibited drugs, and vices.
Apparent
(Kinds of Good) is that which contributes to integral growth or development of a person. Eg. education, virtue, foods, sports, and medicines.
Perfective
(Kinds of Good) is anything which merely contribute to the external appearance or convenience of a person. Eg. expensive clothes, money, title, or luxurious car.
Non-perfective
