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• Moral Theology — • Limited to those doctrines which discuss the relations of man and his free actions to God and his supernatural end, and propose the means instituted by God for the attainment of that end Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Moral Theology …   Catholic encyclopedia

• moral — adj Moral, ethical, virtuous, righteous, noble are comparable when they mean conforming to a standard of what is right and good. Moral is the most comprehensive term of the group; in all of its pertinent senses it implies a relationship to… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• goodness — goodness, virtue, rectitude, morality are comparable and very general terms denoting moral excellence. Goodness is the broadest of these terms; it suggests an excellence so deeply established that it is often felt as inherent or innate rather… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• Moral character — or character is an evaluation of a particular individual s durable moral qualities. The concept of character can imply a variety of attributes including the existence or lack of virtues such as integrity, courage, fortitude, honesty, and loyalty …   Wikipedia

• Moral economy — is a phrase used in a number of contexts to describe the interplay between moral or cultural beliefs and economic activities. Contents 1 A just economy 2 Economics and social norms 3 Utopian moral economies 4 …   Wikipedia

• Moral Aspect of Divine Law —     Moral Aspect of Divine Law     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Moral Aspect of Divine Law     Divine Law is that which is enacted by God and made known to man through revelation. We distinguish between the Old Law, contained in the Pentateuch, and… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• moral — [môr′əl, mär′əl; ] for n.4 [, mə ral′] adj. [ME < L moralis, of manners or customs < mos (gen. moris), pl. mores, manners, morals (see MOOD1): used by CICERO2 as transl. of Gr ēthikos] 1. relating to, dealing with, or capable of making the… …   English World dictionary

• moral — ► ADJECTIVE 1) concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour and the goodness or badness of human character. 2) conforming to accepted standards of behaviour. 3) psychological rather than physical or practical: moral support. ► NOUN… …   English terms dictionary

• goodness — noun 1) she must have seen some goodness in him Syn: virtue, good, righteousness, morality, integrity, rectitude; honesty, truth, truthfulness, honor, probity; propriety, decency, respectability, nobility, worthiness, worth …   Thesaurus of popular words

• goodness — /ˈgʊdnəs / (say goodnuhs) noun 1. moral excellence; virtue. 2. kindly feeling; kindness; generosity. 3. excellence of quality: goodness of workmanship. 4. the best part of anything; essence; strength. 5. (used in various exclamatory or emphatic… …  

• goodness — /good nis/, n. 1. the state or quality of being good. 2. moral excellence; virtue. 3. kindly feeling; kindness; generosity. 4. excellence of quality: goodness of workmanship. 5. the best part of anything; essence; strength. 6. a euphemism for God …   Universalium