Finnis Natural Law Theory Flashcards
1
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What are the seven basic goods?
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Life, Knowledge, Play, Aesthetic experience, Friendship, Practical reasonableness,Religion
2
Q
The seven basic goods are reasons for action. According to Finnis, the seven basic goods are:
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-Intriniscally good
- Equally good
- Universally good
- Self-evident
3
Q
According to Finnis what makes an action right?
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an action is right if it promotes one of the seven basic goods and it is wrong if it violates them.
4
Q
What are the nine requirements for Practical reason?
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Life Plan, Prioritise, Equal opportunity, Detachement, Commitment, Efficency, Dont Damage,Common Good, Conscience
5
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What is the Common Good
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