Some actions are intrinsically evil due to defects in their nature, like stealing which inherently lacks respect for others' property. Other actions are extrinsically evil when external factors render them immoral, such as drinking excessively. Intrinsically evil actions are always prohibited, while extrinsically evil actions may be tolerated if the harmful external factor is removed. A human act requires control of one's intellect and will, making the person fully responsible and imputable for their actions, which can be praiseworthy or blameworthy.
Some actions are intrinsically evil due to defects in their nature, like stealing which inherently lacks respect for others' property. Other actions are extrinsically evil when external factors render them immoral, such as drinking excessively. Intrinsically evil actions are always prohibited, while extrinsically evil actions may be tolerated if the harmful external factor is removed. A human act requires control of one's intellect and will, making the person fully responsible and imputable for their actions, which can be praiseworthy or blameworthy.
Some actions are intrinsically evil due to defects in their nature, like stealing which inherently lacks respect for others' property. Other actions are extrinsically evil when external factors render them immoral, such as drinking excessively. Intrinsically evil actions are always prohibited, while extrinsically evil actions may be tolerated if the harmful external factor is removed. A human act requires control of one's intellect and will, making the person fully responsible and imputable for their actions, which can be praiseworthy or blameworthy.
Some actions are intrinsically evil due to defects in their nature, like stealing which inherently lacks respect for others' property. Other actions are extrinsically evil when external factors render them immoral, such as drinking excessively. Intrinsically evil actions are always prohibited, while extrinsically evil actions may be tolerated if the harmful external factor is removed. A human act requires control of one's intellect and will, making the person fully responsible and imputable for their actions, which can be praiseworthy or blameworthy.
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Extrinsic and intrinsic Evil
The relation of action to the norm of morality is either intrinsic or extrinsic. Something is intrinsic to a thing when it is integral to the nature of that thing, The sweetness of a mango fruit is. for example, intrinsic to it. But the appeal of a mango to a particular person is extrinsic to it. That is such quality not an integral element of it as a fruit. Some actions are intrinsically evil because their nature is defective either by excess or by lack of certain attributes. Ex. Is the nature of stealing which. By nature, manifest lack of respect for the property of another. some other actions are extrinsically evil because certain factors attached them by the circumstances render them oppose to the norm of morality. Ex. Drinking liquor is extrinsically evil when done in excess. Actions that are intrinsically evil are extremely prohibited at all times and under any circumstances. Actions that are extrinsically evil may be tolerated provided by the circumstance rendering it to be wrong is first removed. Suicide is intrinsically evil and remains immoral whatever is its justification. Ex. Therapeutic abortion is extrinsically evil when it is resorted as a necessary to safeguard the life of the mother.
Imputability of Human Acts
A human act is done by a person who is in control of his faculties. Intellect and will. In this sense. A person is like the captian of a ship who assumes full responsibility for his decisions. The imputability of a human act means that the person performing the act is liable for such act. It involves the notion of guilt or innocence. Thus, actions are either praiseworthy or blameworthy. Actions are attributed to the doer as their principal cause.
