Normative Ethics (NML)

Question 1

Define Eternal Law

Answer 1

Gods blueprint for the natural and moral order of things

Question 2

Define Divine Law

Answer 2

Revelations of scripture and teachings of the Catholic Church brought only by Gods grace

Question 3

Define Natural Moral Law

Answer 3

Gods law revealed by nature and interpreted by reason; not dependant on a belief in God.

Question 4

Define Human Law

Answer 4

The system of laws built on the basis of natural law.

Question 5

Define Aquinas’ Three Precepts

Answer 5

1. The preservation of life
2. The desire to reproduce and care for offspring
3. To know the truth about God and worship him and live in an ordered society

Question 6

Bible Quotes for Primary Precepts

Answer 6

“Go forth and multiply”
“love thy neighbour”
“Love the lord thy god”

Question 7

What are 1. Apparent Goods and 2. Real Goods?

Answer 7

1. Apparent Goods cause short term good but long term chaos

2. Real Goods cause short term good and long term good

Question 8

Difference between exterior and interior acts?

Answer 8

Exterior acts are the physical acts you do whereas the interior is your intentions at heart; your motive.

Question 9

What are Aquina’s four cardinal virtues?

Answer 9

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance

Question 10

What are the conditions in Doctrine of Double Effect?

Answer 10

The nature of the act: Proposed action must be good or morally neutral

The means-end: The bad effect must not be the means of which the good effect is brought about

The good intention: The intention must be to achieve the good effect. The bad may be foreseen but not intended

The proportionally: The good effect must at least be proportional to the bad effect.