II.II.q.57.q58 (2 Draft) Flashcards
What is justice?
rectitude of the W towards the rights of others
Why does right exist?
Man is able to attain his own end
What is object of justice?
right
What is dominion?
Disposing something as his own
What right does man have over dominion?
Man has strict right over legitimate external goods
Does man have dominion over fame?
yes limited
Why is fame limited?
Can be forfeited
What does man have domion over?
work, intellectual property, etc.
What can we say about dominion and possession?
Dominion is limited right of possession
Who has absolutes rights over creation?
God
What rights does man have?
Conditional rights, Boundaries set by natural law.
What is law?
in writing expression of particular just work which reason determines (rule of P)
What is a law in a general sense?
written decree
What does a law express?
right
What does justice imply?
equality
What is Divine Law called?
Fas
What are natural rights?
Flow from human nature
What is proper to Jus?
direct man in his relations w/ others
When is man’s work jus?
related to some other by way of equality
Is right an obligation of Jus?
yes
How can Human Will make thing just?
not contrary to Natural Justice (where Positive Right has its place)