
Are There Intrinsically Evil Acts? | Prof. Steven Long
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploring Intention, End, and Human Action
The chapter delves into the concept of intention and end in relation to human action through the lens of philosophers like Thomas, emphasizing the importance of understanding the formal aspect of the object of external acts. It discusses the complex relationship between reason, the intrinsic nature of actions, and the object of external acts in defining human acts, and explores how intellect and will are essential for understanding an agent's choices.
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