Ethics test - BTD

Question 1

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What is Natural Law?

Answer 1

“Moving along the grain of nature” - Working out what is best for human flourishing.

Question 2

What is human Law?

Answer 2

The laws by which God created and controls the world.

Question 3

What is eternal Law?

Answer 3

The world goes with God’s will and nothing else.

Question 4

What is divine law?

Answer 4

The “word of God” revealed to man, e.g. the ten commandments.

Question 5

What is synderesis?

Answer 5

The natural inclination to “do good, not evil”

Question 6

What is Eudæmonia?

Answer 6

Aristotle’s idea of Eudæmonia means “flourishing” which is about fulfilling one’s full potential. This is seen in Natural Law.

Question 7

What is Aq.’s purpose of life?

Answer 7

To be united with God. We must do good, be like God and use human, natural and divine law to do so.

Question 8

What is the difference between Ius and Lex?

Answer 8

Ius- justice, the general principle of the law. Lex - legislation, regards written law, legislation.

Question 9

What are the 5 primary precepts?

Answer 9

Preservation of human life
Order of society
Worship of God
Edcuation
Reproduction

Question 10

What is prudence?

Answer 10

The ability to govern and discipline yourself in accordance with reason.