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23 Cards in this Set
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Four Noble Truths
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1) to live is to suffer
2) suffering comes from desires 3)to end suffering, one must end desires 4)a release from suffering can be found through Nirvana |
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Spiritual Revolution
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re-orientation of human self
to be humane I. critique of isolation--western self "egocentric" II. realizing obligation to others--humanity before religion |
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Kun Long
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individual's inner-motivation and what matters is what makes the act moral--determining act
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Nyong Mong
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afflictive emotions---caused from thinking we have individual reality
-consequence of selfish/self-centeredness |
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Ten Del
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1)basic principle of cause and effect
2)understanding mutual dependency 3) affirms we lack independent reality "dependent orgination"--interdependent reality knowledge that we don't have individual self |
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So Pa
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inability to bear another's suffering
-innate ability proving the existence of Ten Del -sharing empathy -virtue of patience, tolerance, and non violence emerges |
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Cain and Abel
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-story of interest b/c it is an example of family killing family
-what does God ask Cain? -human solidarity |
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Eclipse of Sense of God
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-loss of God= devaluing of life
-loss of moral (objective) truth-loss of sense of what it means to be human -loss of human being spirit=> brutes ((critique of science)) |
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Paradoxical Nature of Democracy
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-basic paradox of democracy= moral conscience relegating to sphere--becomes law
-indivuduals can claim moral convictions but not want private sphere intruded -genuinely moral in private sphere yet moral duties allow you to accept what violates morality ((critique of abortion)) |
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Civil and Moral Law
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-civil law can't contradict natural law
-human law is legitimate and in accordance with moral law and all human rights -no procreation goes against nature ((critique of homosexuality)) |
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Culture of Life
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sacredness of human life, dignity comes from God
-opposed to any practices that would destroy human life (from conception to death) Ex:: Euthanasia "The culture of life means respect for nature and protection of God's work of creation. In a special way, it means respect for human life from the first moment of conception until its natural end." |
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Culture of Death
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used to describe truth decided by will of majority or political/economic interest can decide truth/dignity
-out of productivity/efficiency- |
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Radical Subjectivity
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-supreme relativism
-idea (from COD) that it has control over life and death -human beings free-individualistic understanding -negative quality=powerful vs weak |
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Al-Islam
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-submission to God
-development of tradition when leader has to develop it in foreign countries -attempt to understand ways we can bring peace into the world -natural religion bringing just war-order to world -mission-oriented |
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Militancy and Contradiction
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-ends professed and means employed
-contradiction between Al-Islam and means that are used |
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Sharia Reasoning
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-constructive dialogue between non-Muslims and Muslims
-tradition of argument where humans engage in giving and taking or reasons in hopes of ascertaining guidance of God |
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Jihad
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-to struggle--achieve peace through action
-various manifestations--reading scriptures, praying, fasting, etc... -inner-quality=spiritual devotion -could be considered political struggle |
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Vatican Statement on Marriage
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-sacramental dimension-participate with God in creation
-procreation |
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Sullivan's Article
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I. Ethic of Authenticity- sexuality isn't a choice but a way of being int he world--one is faced to affirm or deny their person
II. False Distinction with Agent and Act- actions makes us who we are ---"love the sinner, hate the sin"?? |
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Just Ad Bellum
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-right to go to war
-Latin for "Justice to War" 1. Just cause- reason must be just: to protect 2. Comparative justice- injustice of one party MUST outweigh other 3. Legitimate Authority- only duly constituted public authorities can wage war 4. Right intention- force may be used in just cause 5. Probability of Success- arms may not be used in futile case 6. Last resort-force used as last option 7. Proportionality- anticipated benefits of waging war |
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Just In Bello
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-conduct in the war
1. Distinction- acts directed toward enemy combatants 2. Proportionality- force must equal wrong endured and possible good 3. Military Necessity- minimum force |
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Pacifism
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belief that war of any kind is morally unacceptable
-extend humanitarian concern to enemy civilians and combatants |
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Realism
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-skepticism as to whether moral concepts such as justice can be applied to conduct of international affairs
-state security and self-interest |
