Published: 2018-12-31

Behavioral addictions in the perspective of moral theology. Presentation and value

Michał Cherubin
Studia nad Rodziną
Section: Artykuły
https://doi.org/10.21697/snr.2018.49.4.07

Abstract

Freedom of choice is being emphasized in highly developed societies. The problem is how to understand the ability of making a choice: can my choice lead to moral evil. Consumerism displays not only in dependences to psychoactive substances but also to behavioral addictions. One can get addicted to anything. That is why the important thing is to understand freedom which goes after one value – truth. The article presents freedom as a dynamic value which has to be gained and cultivated with moral virtues. If there is no moral development, there is vulnerability to all kinds of addictions. Further on, in the article there are examples of behavioral addictions, their genesis, stages and outcomes. Afterwards, the author undertakes judgment of behaviors in matter of the act and in the matter of the subject. In addition, there can be reduction of moral responsibility. Nonetheless, necessity of fighting with addiction is being emphasized. The value of morally good life is accentuated in restored freedom in Christ.

Keywords:

freedom, behavioral addictions, dependences, moral virtues, moral responsibility

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Cherubin, M. (2018). Behavioral addictions in the perspective of moral theology. Presentation and value. Studia Nad Rodziną, 22(4(49), 117–136. https://doi.org/10.21697/snr.2018.49.4.07

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