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Natural Law Ethics
A moral philosophy formulated by Thomas Aquinas, viewing morality as a product of divine moral law inherent in human nature.
Thomas Aquinas
A Dominican monk known as the Angelic Doctor, considered the greatest philosopher and theologian of the Catholic Church.
Eternal Law
The ordinance of God by which all things are disposed and directed towards their proper ends.
Natural Law
The moral law made by God through his goodness for man as rational creatures, known by human nature.
Positive Law
Civil law made by men in society through political legislation.
Moral Obligation
The necessity imposed by God on man to perform acts that conduce to the ultimate end.
Sanction
The reward for doing good or punishment for doing evil to ensure compliance with the moral law.
Conscience
The judgment of practical reason that decides upon an act as good to be done or evil to be avoided.
Scholasticism
A predominant philosophy during the medieval period, asserting that philosophy serves as a handmaid to theology.
Good and Evil
In Natural Law Ethics, good is viewed as perfective of human nature, while evil is seen as destructive.
Human Rational Nature
The essence of humanity that commands adherence to truth and avoidance of falsehood.
Ethics of Self-Realization
An ethical view, similar to Aquinas’ thoughts, emphasizing the importance of human nature in moral actions.
Divine Providence
God's guidance of all things towards their proper ends.
Eternal Reason
The natural inclination of rational creatures towards their proper act and end, as part of eternal law.
Right Conscience
The ability of individuals to accurately evaluate their ethical decisions, guided by moral reasoning.
Universal Principle
The overarching ethical guideline in Natural Law, stating 'Do good and avoid evil.'
Natural Law Ethics
A moral philosophy formulated by Thomas Aquinas, viewing morality as a product of divine moral law inherent in human nature.
Thomas Aquinas
A Dominican monk known as the Angelic Doctor, considered the greatest philosopher and theologian of the Catholic Church.
Eternal Law
The ordinance of God by which all things are disposed and directed towards their proper ends.
Natural Law
The moral law made by God through his goodness for man as rational creatures, known by human nature.
Positive Law
Civil law made by men in society through political legislation.
Moral Obligation
The necessity imposed by God on man to perform acts that conduce to the ultimate end.
Sanction
The reward for doing good or punishment for doing evil to ensure compliance with the moral law.
Conscience
The judgment of practical reason that decides upon an act as good to be done or evil to be avoided.
Scholasticism
A predominant philosophy during the medieval period, asserting that philosophy serves as a handmaid to theology.
Good and Evil
In Natural Law Ethics, good is viewed as perfective of human nature, while evil is seen as destructive.
Human Rational Nature
The essence of humanity that commands adherence to truth and avoidance of falsehood.
Ethics of Self-Realization
An ethical view, similar to Aquinas’ thoughts, emphasizing the importance of human nature in moral actions.
Divine Providence
God's guidance of all things towards their proper ends.
Eternal Reason
The natural inclination of rational creatures towards their proper act and end, as part of eternal law.
Right Conscience
The ability of individuals to accurately evaluate their ethical decisions, guided by moral reasoning.
Universal Principle
The overarching ethical guideline in Natural Law, stating 'Do good and avoid evil.'