Nargie P.
Aquino BSOA 1M-2
Week 11- Activity 1
The Meaning of Human Act
Three Determinants of the Morality of the Human Act
[Link] object of the act- The object of the act refers to the action itself, independent of
the intention or circumstances.
Example:
Taking someone else’s phone without permission.
[Link] end, or purpose- The end or intention refers to the purpose or motive behind the
action.
Example:
Taking food from a store because your family is hungry and you can’t afford to buy it.
[Link] - Circumstances encompass the context in which the action takes
place, including factors such as the situation, consequences, and potential outcomes.
Example:
Taking a tool from a neighbor’s shed to help fix a broken pipe in your house during an
emergency when all the stores are closed.
Week 12- Activity 2
Accountability of the Moral Act
Three bases for Moral Accountability
[Link]- It refers to being aware and understanding what you’re doing, including
the consequences of your actions.
Example:
Judas knew that if he told the religious leaders where Jesus was, they would arrest
him. He understood what would happen if he did it.
2. Freedom- This relates to the ability to choose and act according to your own will,
without anyone else making you do things or stopping you from doing what you want.
Example:
Judas could choose to tell the leaders or not. No one forced him; he decided on his
own, even though he might have felt pressured by his desires or fears.
3. Voluntariness- It pertains to the willingness or intentionality behind your actions.
Example:
Judas chose to tell the leaders, knowing it would lead to Jesus' arrest. He did it on his
own, without anyone making him do it, even though he could have chosen differently.
Example of Passion, Fear, and Violence as Modifiers of the Human Act
[Link]- Strong emotions or feelings that drive someone to act in a certain way, like
love, excitement, or intense interest.
Example:
Someone loves their favorite band so much that they camp out overnight to be first in
line for concert tickets.
2. Fear- An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something bad or dangerous
might happen. It can lead to actions taken to avoid or escape perceived threats.
Example:
A student is scared of getting in trouble for not finishing their homework, so they copy
their friend’s work to avoid punishment.
3. Violence- Physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. It
can prompt aggressive behavior or cause harm to others.
Example:
Two kids get into a fight over a toy, and one hits the other out of anger.
