In our daily lives, we often attribute wrongdoing to a lack of information or a momentary lapse in judgment. We say, "I didn't know," or "I wasn't thinking." But what happens when someone knows exactly what the "good" choice is—and chooses the opposite anyway?
In Medieval philosophy, particularly in the works of Thomas Aquinas, this is known as . What is Malitia ? malitia
Below is a blog post exploring this concept based on the scholarly work of Ashley Dressel and traditional Thomistic philosophy. Choosing the Shadow: Understanding the Concept of Malitia In our daily lives, we often attribute wrongdoing
The wrongdoer chooses a perceived "lesser good" (like personal gain or revenge) while fully aware that it violates a "greater good" or moral law. In our daily lives
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