it provides a stable and universal starting point for ethical reasoning, contributing to coherence and objectivity of is ethical framework- synderesis- innate capacity within human beings
it encourages a thoughtful and rational engagement with ethical choices- Aquinas emphasis on reason (ratio) enhances the robustness of his view
what is a strength of conscientia
emphasizes the engagement of the individual moral reasoning in formation of conscience, adding depth and responsibility to the ethicaldecision making process
what is a strength of vincible and invincible ignorance
allows for a nuanced understanding of moral culpability- recognises that individuals can be morally excused in cases of invincible ignorance- sensitivity to complexities of human experience and importance of individual circumstances in moral evaluation
