aquinas natural law
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Flashcardsnatural law
aristotle + god
the same for most people
recognized by human reason alone
2 key features
god is the giver of natural law. god commands determine what is natural law
man is the recipient. natural law is a participation to eternal law
human nature determines what is “natural” in natural law
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natural law
aristotle + god
the same for most people
recognized by human reason alone
2 key features
god is the giver of natural law. god commands determine what is natural law
man is the recipient. natural law is a participation to eternal law
human nature determines what is “natural” in natural law
aquinas’ first principle
good should be done, evil should be avoided
man is naturally inclined toward good, but good is hard to follow since it is abstract, therefore we must follow the 7 concrete goods:
1. life - inherent right to life
reproduction
education - inclination to protect and educate
seek god
live in society
avoid offense
know the truth - pursuit of truth and wisdom
how could evil have arisen in a world made by a perfect god?
natural law is not enough for human beatitude and salvation, man also needs divine law (commandments).
god designed natural law so humans can participate in god’s eternal law.
intrinsically flawed action
directing oneself against a good (murder, lying, etc)