Kalon and Cardo

Evil in and of itself

Evil because it is prohibited

The conformity or nonconformity of a human act with the moral standard but independent of the person.

The theory that moral standards vary from one society to another, and from one period of history to another. This suggests that principles are social products and not universally binding.

Moral beauty

our sexual and sensual desires

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.

The power of the human soul which tends toward a good or away from an evil recognized by the intellect. It is the ability to intend, choose, desire, hope, consent, hate, love, and enjoy

The spiritual power of cognition, knowing reality in a nonmaterial way. The faculty of thinking in a way essentially higher than with the senses and the imagination.

The standards or norms that an individual or group holds concerning good and evil and what constitutes right and wrong behavior.

The investigation into the subject matter of right and wrong & good and evil. The science of right and wrong behavior.

This is knowable to all people and is understood through the human capacity to reason. It is 'the rational person's participation in the Eternal Law.'

The disposition to willingly and consistently act in a morally good way. These are ongoing patterns of moral behavior that develop through our free and intentional choices.

The four virtues on which all the other virtues hinge.

The study of God, or speaking of God

Latin for "man, husband"

Be a Man- by being virtuous

subjective preferences

three aspects necessary for a truly virtuous act

Latin for hinge

"Will it."

The tendency of all human beings toward sin

immoral or wicked behavior

Existing in the mind or relating to one's own thoughts, opinions, emotions, etc.; personal, individual, based on feelings

Factual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased