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Conscience In Thomas Aquinas: A Philosophical Reflection
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1.3 Purpose Of The Study
The main objective of this work is to expose and make a philosophical
reflection on Aquinas’ doctrine on conscience, his understanding of
conscience and synderesis. An attempt will be made to see the
relationship between Aquinas idea of conscience and man as a moral being
in quest of ultimate end. I shall attempt also to contribute to
resolving the problem of error and doubtful conscience, in addition to
what Aquinas has said about the problem.
1.4 Scope Of The Study
I am concerned in this research work with Aquinas’ teaching on
antecedent conscience not consequent conscience, since only the former
is a norm of morality. I am bent on finding out exactly the ‘quid’ of
his antecedent moral conscience with its attendant obligation.
1.5 Method Of Research
The method of research is expository and analytical since our objective
is to know and understand Aquinas’ thought and it’s relevance to man
as a moral being that acts for an ultimate end. The word “conscienceâ€
throughout the work is to be taken as antecedent moral conscience unless
noted otherwise.
1.6 Division Of Work
The
work is divided into four chapters. The first chapter is the
preliminary consideration of the research. The second chapter takes a
look at the idea of conscience before Aquinas. The third chapter
exposes Aquinas doctrine on conscience. In the fourth chapter I shall
reflect on the relevance of his doctrine to man as a being with ultimate
end. After that we shall conclude the essay.
[1] II Sent. , dist. 39, q. 3, a. 3.
[2] II Sent. , dist. 39, q. 3, a. 5.
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