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3.1.1 Ethical theories - Natural Moral Law Flashcards

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What is Natural Moral Law? (NML)

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NML is an absolutist, deontologist normative ethical theory which assumes there is unchanging normative order that is a part of the natural world. Therefore there can be absolute moral rules which can be applied universally. Developed mainly by Aristotle and then built upon by Aquinas.

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What are the primary precepts?

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1) Conserve life and protect health
2) Reproduce
3) Advancement of knowledge
4) Retain order to society
5) Worship God

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