1. Aquinas on conscience LO: to understand what Synderesis, apparent good and conscientia mean. Homework Research and make notes on sexual ethics

2. Aquinas on conscience  Faculty for distinguishing right from wrong.  Doing even if conscience making a mistake. Conscience can be mistaken.  Conscience deliberates between good and bad.  2 parts to making moral decisions – Synderesis and conscientia.  See Summa Theologica.  Conscience is an important social dimension.

3. Key terms Synderesis Synderesis Aquiring basic moral principles. Apparent good Apparent good Following what society deems as good. Role of reason Role of reason When you use your conscience you reason correctly. Conscientia Conscientia Ethical judgement.

4. Tasks  Define: a) Synderesis b) Apparent good c) Role of reason d) Conscientia  Plan the following essay: “We should always follow our conscience.” Discuss. http://www.ocr.org.uk/download/ms_10/ocr_56 284_ms_10_gce_g582.pdf http://www.ocr.org.uk/download/ms_10/ocr_56 284_ms_10_gce_g582.pdf http://www.ocr.org.uk/download/ms_10/ocr_56 284_ms_10_gce_g582.pdf http://www.ocr.org.uk/download/ms_10/ocr_56 284_ms_10_gce_g582.pdf