Keywords Flashcards
A priori
Relating to or denoting reasoning of knowledge which proceeds from theoretical deduction, as opposed to observation or experience.
Deontological
A normative ethical position that judged the morality of an action based on the actions adherence to rules.
A posteriori
Relating or denoting reasoning or knowledge which proceeds from observation or experience to the deduction of probable causes
Teleogical
A teleology is any philosophical account that holds that final causes exist in nature
Eternal Law
Gods will and wisdom, and rational ordering of the universe.
Divine law
Given in scripture and through he church, and which guides human beings to happiness in heaven
Natural law
The source of fulfilment on earth
Human law
Which regulates human behaviour in society, and is excercised through the state and government
Summa Theologica
Aquinas’ diary on NML
