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Understanding the Moral Object | Fr. Stephen Brock

The Thomistic Institute

CHAPTER

Exploring the Complexity of Moral Objects in Actions

This chapter explores the intricate concept of moral objects, delving into how the object of an action, whether it is another action or an external object like theft, plays a significant role in defining the action itself. It discusses the complexity of distinguishing actions based on their objects in a morally determinate manner, drawing parallels to the significance of both form and matter in constituting things in other contexts.

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