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    CRIM 4

    LESSON 1
    ETHICS AND VALUES
    DEFINITION OF ETHICS
    As a field of study, ethics is a branch of philosophy which studies the principles of wring and wrong in
    human conduct.
    Ethics outlines theories of right or wrong, morality translate these theories into action. Therefore,
    morality is nothing else but it is a doing of ethics.
    Morality is principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad
    behavior. Morality is the quality of human acts by which they are constituted as good, bad, or
    indifferent.

    Moral Distinctions
    “Dictates of Reasons” stands for the norm of morality which is the standard by which
    actions are judge as to their merits or demerits.

    Classification of Actions according to the Norms of Morality


    1. Moral (Good) actions are those actions which are in conformity with the norm of morality.
    2. Immoral (Bad) actions are those actions which are not in conformity with the norm of
    morality.
    3. Amoral (Indifferent) actions are those actions which stand neutral in relation to the norm of
    morality. They are neither good nor bad in themselves. But certain amoral actions may
    become good or bad because of the circumstances attendant to them.

    MORAL VALUES
    are those that directly pertain to the function of intellect and will; those choices, decisions,
    and actions, by which man’s national faculties are involved and perfected.

    Virtue
    It means moral excellence. A virtue is a trait or quality that is deemed to be morally good and
    thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being.

    FOUR MORAL VIRTUES


    1. PRUDENCE – the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.
    2. JUSTICE – is the morally fair and right state of everything.
    3. FORTITUDE/COURAGE – strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear
    pain or adversity with courage.
    4. TEMPERANCE/MODERATION – moderation in action, thought, or feelings; restraint.” It is the
    habit of moderation in the use of pleasurable things.

    HIERARCHY OF VALUES
    It refers to the order of value from the lowest to the highest in importance.

    Guides in our preference to choose values.


    1. Permanent or lasting values must be preferred over temporary values
    Example: education over courtship
    2. Values favored by greater number of people must be preferred over those that appeal only
    to the few.
    Example: discipline over personal freedom
    3. Values that are essential must be preferred over those that are accidental.
    Example: health over beauty
    4. Values that give greater satisfaction must be preferred over those that provide short-lived
    pleasures.
    Example: pursuing your artistic hobby over fanatical devotion to a movie star.

    THE HIGHEST VALUE – GOD


    The Summum bonum (the highest good) by St. Thomas Aquinas is generally thought of as
    being an end in itself, and at the same time containing all other goods.
    The highest good is usually defined as the life of the righteous and/or the life led in
    communion with God and according to God’s precepts. He (God) is the Summum bonum the
    ultimate and absolute good that will fulfill all human desires. God is the ultimate end of human life.
    God is not only the Alpha and the Omega of the created universe, he is the preserver of values.

    BENEFITS OF KNOWING GOD


    1. Eternal life/ Quality of life
    2. Proper evaluation of Humanity
    3. Knowing God reveals our sin
    4. Knowing God helps us give value to Humanity
    5. Proper evaluation of Morality
    6. Not knowing God leas to approval of Sin
    7. Peace and Security
    8. Increased Wisdom
    9. Multiplication of Blessings
    10. Multiplied Grace
    11. Multiplied Peace
    12. Multiplied Power
    13. A worthy and pleasing life
    14. Fruitfulness
    15. Endurance, Patience, Joy, and Thanksgiving

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