Lord of the Rings
who is the hobbit that takes on the quest to destroy the ring
Frodo
What creature is screwtape?
a demon
Kant determining if an action is good or evil...
Categorical Imperative
What are angels?
Servants and messengers of God made of pure spirit, without physical form
The act itself, or what is directly willed by the agent, is called the...
Object
What does the Ring represent?
Sin
Who is the enemy?
Jesus/God
One must be objective/unbiased in every situation...
Viewpoint of the disinterested and benevolent spectator
Lucifer was originally what?
A good angel
The four types of law?
Human Law, Natural Law, Divine Law, Eternal Law
Which character is often seen as a Christ-like or "prophet" figure, who sacrifices himself and returns with greater power
Gandalf
Who is screwtape's nephew?
Wormwood
Kant based his deontological ethics on...
Duty to the Moral Law
What are the 3 triads of angels?
- Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones
- Dominions, Virtues, Powers
- Principalities, Archangels, Angels
The motive/why behind the action, is called the...
Intention
What creature saves Gandalf from his solitude on top of the tower?
An Eagle
What is screwtapes goal?
to distract and lead the patient away from God and into Hell
Mill's view that the right action is what makes the most pleasure for the most people...
Principle of Utility
What is a guardian angel?
We all have our own unique guardian angel assigned to us at birth.
The secondary factors surrounding the action are called the...
Circumstances
What is the secret passage called that they use to escape the balrogs in the cave?
the Endless Stair
How does one resist a demon?
practicing virtues, prayer, focusing on God
The idea that pleasure is the ultimate good...
Hedonism
Why does God permit Demonic Influence?
Our struggle against evil and temptation is a form of purification
What is conscience?
Act of judgment, based on faith and reason, about the morality of an action