Download - 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
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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