ESP exam

Question 1

descriptions of human beings according to St Thomas Aquinas

Answer 1

humans have mortal bodies and immortal souls, humans have intellect, human persons have free will and choice, humans are capable for loving

Question 2

three unique characteristics that human persons have

Answer 2

intellect, free will, and conscience.

Question 3

understanding the reasons behind the things we do

Answer 3

intellect

Question 4

descriptions of intellect from Aristotle

Answer 4

We have the capacity to study, capable of communicating, learning to use things around us, organize our language and belief system, and even if we are knowledgeable there is a supreme being powerful than us.

Question 5

mentioned in one of his books “rational and therefore like God; he is created with free will and is master over his acts”

Answer 5

Irenaeus the Christian bishop of Lyons

Question 6

said that human will is “a wil by which we seek to live a good and uprightlife and to attain unto perfect wisdom”

Answer 6

Augustine, a Christian philosopher and a bishop

Question 7

is defined as a judgment of reason

Answer 7

conscience

Question 8

clarifications of conscience

Answer 8

is not found outside of our bodies, is not the supreme being’s voice telling us what to do, and is not the feeling of guilt because it is not a mere feeling or emotion.

Question 9

dimensions of our conscience

Answer 9

Subjective dimension and objective

Question 10

is not common among human persons, conscience is ours and no one elses, and guides us on what we must do.

Answer 10

Subjective dimension

Question 11

Objective dimension

Answer 11

is shaped and molded by others, is guided by the fundamental human values of the society, and is shaped by parents, friends, school, religion, and state.

Question 12

Levels of conscience

Answer 12

instinctive level, ethical or moral level, and certain or mature level.

Question 13

instinctive level

Answer 13

conscience of children, has no inner conviction or commitmentt, listen to the conscience goes beyond reason, is a morality based on reward and punishment

Question 14

ethical or moral level

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aware that goodness doesnt depend on the approval of others, good intentions, and generates a sense of obligation

Question 15

certain or mature level

Answer 15

is grounded on love, moral actions are reponses of faith to God, is not restricted to any behavior or feelings, and there is harmony between what is external with what is internal.

Question 16

misconceptions on freedom

Answer 16

freedom is only realized by an entire nation, freedom is merely a physical reality, freedom is being alone and away from others, freedom is doing what we want to, and freedom can be achieved instantly.

Question 17

freedom from

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freedom from discrimination, freedom from religious persecution, freedom from corruption, and freedom from illness and disabilities.

Question 18

freedom to

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freedom to promote equality, freedom to express your faith, freedom to live a healthy life, and freedom to be educated.

Question 19

described what makes a law just or fair

Answer 19

St.Thomas Aquinas

Question 20

Aquinas definiton

Answer 20

a certain dictate of reason, for the common good, made by him who has care for the community, and promulgated (to be announced)

Question 21

laws must be drafted through careful planning

Answer 21

certain dictate of reason

Question 22

means to pertain the social conditions allowing people to rich their fufillment full and easily

Answer 22

for the common good

Question 23

leaders who were chosen, drafted by the proper authority

Answer 23

he who has care for the community

Question 24

meaning announced, all members must be informed of the implementation of law

Answer 24

promulgated

Question 25

Expressions of moral law

Answer 25

Natural law, divine law, religous law, and civil laws.

Question 26

is the distinction between the good and bad

Answer 26

natural law

Question 27

comes from God

Answer 27

Divine law

Question 28

interprets the divine law and natural law

Answer 28

Religous law

Question 29

expressions of the natural law.

Answer 29

Civil Law

Question 30

defines obedience as "the moral virtue that inclines the will to comply with the will of another who has the right to command

Answer 30

Fr. John Anthony Hardon

Question 31

Each human person is equal with others no matter how much money or property he or she has acquired.

Answer 31

Dignity.

Question 32

4 ways by which we sin

Answer 32

through thoughts, through words, through deeds, and through failing to do good.

Question 33

explained the meaning of forgiveness

Answer 33

Fr.Louie Coronel

Question 34

forgiveness involves

Answer 34

PATAWAD

Question 35

means reduction

Answer 35

pa-TAWAD

Question 36

means punishment

Answer 36

PATAW-wad

Question 37

means mercy

Answer 37

pat-AWA-d