Understanding the Moral Object | Fr. Stephen Brock
The Thomistic Institute
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Analysis of Moral Object and Intention in Ethical Dilemmas
The chapter delves into the evaluation of actions based on intention and moral object according to new natural law theory, exploring the impact of intention and the benefit sought in determining the morality of an act. Discussions include scenarios like theft, emergency property use, and moral dilemmas involving harm to others for defense purposes. The chapter emphasizes the complexity of understanding the moral object's role in determining the moral character of an action, particularly in circumstances where intention and knowledge play a significant role in the ethical evaluation.
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