modifiers of morality

MODIFIERS OF

MORALITY

MODIFIERSOF MORALITY

refers to different conditions that could affect an

agent in the performance of an

act that could increase or

diminish his/her responsibility

MODIFIERSOF MORALITY

1. FEAR-is the disturbance

and apprehension of mind caused by thought of impending evil.

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2.IGNORANCE

is the lack of knowledge which a

person MUST possess as required oh

him/her.

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TYPES OF IGNORANCE

1. INVINCIBLE- -an ignorance that can only be

removed through extra ordinary efforts or when a person does not know that he is in the state of ignorance.

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INVINCIBLE IGNORANCE

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TYPES OF IGNORANCE

2. VINCIBLE-a kind of ignorance that can be

removed through ordinary efforts.

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VINCIBLE IGNORANCE

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TYPES OF IGNORANCE

3. AFFECTED-a kind of ignorance when the

agent intends to remain ignorant to avoid sanction.

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AFFECTED IGNORANCE

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3. Habit-is the disposition of

the mind and body for doing something which is acquired through repetition of the same act. It may be formed with or without knowledge of its immorality.

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4. VIOLENCE -an application of

external force on the agent to compel him to do something against his will.

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5. PASSIONS -are strong

disposition/emotions of a person to possess something as good or tendencies to avoid something evil.

TYPES OF PASSIONS:

1. Antecedent Passion2. Consequent Passion