natural law Flashcards
1
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natural law
A
laid out in ‘summa theologica’ natural order to the world should be followed
2
Q
stoics
A
believed God was everywhere and in everyone, divine spark
3
Q
good
A
fulfilling ones purpose
4
Q
eudaimonia
A
union with God, perfect happiness beginning now that continues into the next life
5
Q
eternal law
A
principles by which God made the universe
6
Q
divine law
A
laws revealed by God, 10 commandments
7
Q
natural law
A
‘right reason in accordance with human nature’ ‘do good avoid evil’
8
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human law
A
societal regulations
9
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apparent good
A
misguided reason
10
Q
strength
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seeks an ordered world/society
11
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weakness
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optimistic view of human nature that we are inclined to do good things
