Religious Studies A-Level
Invincible Ignorance
What Invincible Ignorance means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Invincible Ignorance
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(Aquinas) A lack of knowledge for which a person is not morally responsible. The ignorance is 'unconquerable' through no fault of their own.
Topics that use Invincible Ignorance
- Religion and Ethics (OCR A-Level)
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