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Chapter 3 : 

Chapter 3 Choices for Action: Right and Wrong

Doing the right thing : 

Doing the right thing Actions are critically important for morality . . . WHY??

History of Moral Theology : 

History of Moral Theology For a period of history, MORALITY . . . *was measured *focused on *asked

Now, MTs . . . : 

Now, MTs . . . focus on and as a way of life!

The Dynamics of Moral Action : 

The Dynamics of Moral Action Expressive Formative Effective Our two fold call ? To To

Dimensions of Moral Action : 

Dimensions of Moral Action Personal (Subjective) Normative (Objective) Meta-ethical (defines the standard!)

Personal (Subjective) Dimension : 

Personal (Subjective) Dimension The way our deeds How they either help

Choosing Actions : 

Choosing Actions We do not always choose our acts freely.

Slide 9: 

Sometimes, we . . . *make * act * are driven * or controlled

Normative (Objective) Dimension : 

Normative (Objective) Dimension Refers to the impact of our deeds in the real world.

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We are obliged to DO GOOD AND AVOID EVIL!

Meta-Ethical Dimension : 

Meta-Ethical Dimension “Meta-ethical” is the realm “beyond ethics”- -

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This “divine level” of human action we come to know, experience, understand, and live . . .

Three Levels of Personal (Subjective) Dimension : 

Three Levels of Personal (Subjective) Dimension Individual Deeds Habits Fundamental option

Three Levels of the Normative (Objective) Dimension : 

Three Levels of the Normative (Objective) Dimension Personal acts Interpersonal acts Social concerns

Judging the Rightness and Wrongness of Actions : 

Judging the Rightness and Wrongness of Actions Criteria? Intent Means Circumstances Consequences Alternatives

Judging the Subjective Rightness of an action : 

Judging the Subjective Rightness of an action Look at . . . Criteria Freedom Understanding Commitment

Judging the Objective Rightness of an action : 

Judging the Objective Rightness of an action Look at . . . Its means Circumstances Consequences Alternatives