ARK Theological and Cardinal Virtues 2

Question 1

The cardinal virtue of prudence (phronesis) is considered the 'charioteer of virtues' because:

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It governs the right application of all other virtues to concrete situations

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It is the most important virtue in all situations

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It replaces all other virtues in the virtuous person

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It is the virtue most mentioned in scripture

Question 2

In Aquinas's framework, the theological virtue of hope differs from natural optimism in that it:

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Has God himself as its object and ground — trust in God's promises of eternal life

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Is based on probability of good outcomes

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Concerns only temporal well-being

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Is earned by moral effort

Question 3

The cardinal virtue of temperance is primarily concerned with:

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Moderating desire for sensory pleasures in accordance with reason and faith

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Avoiding all pleasures

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Limiting financial expenditure

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Controlling anger

Question 4

What distinguishes 'acquired' virtues from 'infused' virtues in Catholic moral theology?

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Acquired virtues are developed through repeated practice; infused virtues are gifts of grace directly given by God

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Acquired virtues are more important than infused ones

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Infused virtues can be lost; acquired cannot

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Acquired virtues are only for clergy

Question 5

The virtue of justice in Catholic moral theology is defined as:

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Giving to each person what is rightfully due to them

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Treating everyone the same regardless of need

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Punishing wrongdoers proportionately

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Following civil law in all circumstances

Question 6

In Catholic teaching, the virtue of charity (agape) is called 'the form of all virtues' because:

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Charity gives all other virtues their ultimate direction and perfection toward God and neighbor

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Charity precedes all other virtues in time

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Charity makes all other virtues unnecessary

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Charity is the virtue most practiced