Natural Law

Question 1

Cicero: True Law is…

Answer 1

“reason right in accordance with Nature.”

Question 2

What key claims did Aquinas makes about the universe?

Answer 2

He claimed that the universe as created by God and that everything in it has a design and purpose that can be understood by the Natural World and the Bible.

Question 3

What is Natural Law?

Answer 3

Natural Law was developed by St Thomas Aquinas. It is the rational understanding and following of God’s final purpose.

Question 4

What did Aquinas believe about moral code?

Answer 4

He believed that there is a moral code given by God which is unchanging , Universal and relevant to all circumstances.

Question 5

What are the 4 cardinal virtues which are fundamental qualities of a good moral life?

Answer 5

1- Prudence
2- Justice
3- Fortitude
4- Temperance

Question 6

7 Deadly Sins

Answer 6

1- Pride
2- wrath
3- Lust
4- Envy
5- Gluttony 
6- Anger
7- Sloth

Question 7

5 primary precepts/basic goods

Answer 7

Live, reproduce, learn, worship God and order society.

Question 8

What is the synderesis rule according to Aquinas?

Answer 8

an innate knowledge and sense of right and wrong - our role is to do good and avoid evil

Question 9

How is divine law communicated to people?

Answer 9

Through scripture, through the church, through religious experiences