Natural Law - Concepts Flashcards
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Aquinas’ Argument
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Eternal Law is reflected in Human Nature and the ends we rationally pursue, we ‘do good and avoid evil’
2
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The Primary Precepts
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Preservation of Life
Ordered society
Worship of God
Education
Reproduction
3
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Eudaimonia
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Happiness is personal and social flourishing
4
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The Purpose (Telos) of Society
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To bring human law in line with the Eternal Law of God, making humans more Christ-like
5
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The Four Laws
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Eternal
Natural
Divine
Human
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