Are There Intrinsically Evil Acts? | Prof. Steven Long
The Thomistic Institute
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Analysis of Moral Actions and Intention
The chapter delves into philosophical discussions on different scenarios to explore the distinctions between morally right and wrong actions based on intention, causality, and the intrinsic nature of acts. It explores concepts like intentionalism, per se causality, and inherent moral goodness or evil, using examples to illustrate the complex relationship between an agent's choice, intention, and the moral species of an action. The chapter also examines how circumstances can alter the moral character of an act and discusses the concept of intrinsically evil acts such as sacrilege, adultery, and murder.
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