Religion and Ethics, Conscience. A detailed essay plan on the question ' A theological approach to conscience works better than a psychological one'. Comparing Freud and Aquinas concerning the ethical topic of conscience. A perfect plan for essay practice and revision. A* worthy!
AQUINAS
REMEMBER
SYNDERESIS Statepositionintteintro
An inherent re disposition to do right. It can never be extinguished. The auction
seeking after our flourishing (the eternal law) that inclines us to the good Aimferthreeminiaguments
and away from evil. Add an intermediate
conclusion
FREUD CONSCIENTIA
An act, how we apply our principles to daily life. E.g by not killing
ensure theeastagumentis
the knockout
D someone you are preserving their life (primary precept), thus the Lookatpean
secondary precept I should not kill exists. Technical language Named
The primitive, animalistic section of our
RATIO thinker ret people
personality. It includes the inherited biology
Reason is the power of our rational soul. We share ratio with God because we
elements of our personality. Sex instinct (life)
are created in his image.
Eros , aggressive instinct (death) Thanatos. ETHICS
Operates on the pleasure principle.
a theological approach best s
doesn't mean truth
explanatory
Mediates between the Id and the external real world.
to conscience works better Power
Decision making component of personality. Ego works by
i
than a psychological one
reason, id is chaotic and unreasonable. acarsainceismere
UPEREGO
about nurture than
name
ID requires
‘The relentless judge’, incorporates the values and morals of society which are learned from ones understands human nature
parents and others they surround themselves with. Develops in the phallic stage 3-5 of psychosexual Aquinas aufearishingand
development. It controls the ids impulses, especially those society forbids e.g sex and aggression.
freewill
Freudian subconscious
OEDIPUS
When a mother is breastfeeding
COMPLEX a child has her full attention. When removed sexuality moves to the
understands'heimanpschology
sexual organs that conflict with the father. Feelings of jealousy, fear and respect. The father caneepeainhuman behavior
becomes an ambivalent figure and conflict is suppressed into the unconscious mind. lie quiet
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller elegillard. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £5.48. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
