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The Thomistic Institute
Judging Truth: Moral Intolerance or the Dictatorship of Relativism | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
Nov 6, 2024
Fr. Dominic Legge, a theologian and director at the Thomistic Institute, dives into the tension between moral judgments and societal perceptions. He critiques the stigma attached to judgment in academic circles while exploring St. Thomas Aquinas's insights on morality. With humor, he discusses moral culpability through a cookie mix-up, highlighting the nuances of intention. He further addresses the contradictions of relativism and the need for universal moral truths, emphasizing rational discourse as vital for authentic moral judgments.
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- Making valid judgments is essential for discerning moral truths, contrary to the contemporary belief that judgment is inherently immoral.
- Relativism challenges absolute moral standards, yet its internal contradictions underscore the necessity of objective moral judgments in ethical discourse.
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The Challenge of Being Judgmental
Contemporary culture, particularly on university campuses, often emphasizes a non-judgmental stance, reflecting a belief that being judgmental is a significant moral failing. This perception raises questions about the nature of judgment itself, suggesting that making any sort of judgment may be seen as vice. The understanding of judgment in this context needs to be examined critically, particularly distinguishing between making valid judgments based on observed actions and succumbing to rash judgments about others' intentions. It is essential to clarify that while being judgmental may be a vice, exercising judgment is inherent to rational human behavior and necessary for discerning moral truths.
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