Cicero's Philosophy of Divine Providence

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What was Cicero's view on the universe?

It was governed by divine reason and providence (correct)

It was governed by natural laws and principles

It was governed by chance and coincidence

It was governed by human reason and intellect

According to Cicero, what is the source of human souls?

The earth and its natural resources

Human reason and intellect

The eternal fires of the stars and planets under God's control (correct)

The divine reason that governs the universe

What is the central argument of Thomism?

God is the source of the light of both faith and reason (correct)

God is the source of the light of natural reason only

God is the source of the light of faith only

God is not the source of either natural reason or faith

What is the primary concern of Thomas Aquinas in his natural theology?

To demonstrate the existence of God Signup and view all the answers

What is Cicero's view on the status of humanity?

Humanity stands between God and the beasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental requirement for a state to be formed according to Cicero?

The embodiment of justice in law Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of reason and speech in humanity, according to Cicero?

They distinguish humanity from beasts Signup and view all the answers

What was Cicero's attitude towards the Roman religion?

He respected the Roman religion solely on the grounds of tradition and utility Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between historical and poetic truths according to Cicero?

Historical truths are based on evidence while poetic truths are based on imagination Signup and view all the answers

What did Cicero compare the laws of a state without justice to?

A gang of criminals' rules Signup and view all the answers

What was Cicero's view on the role of law and the state?

The law and the state are normative in nature Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Cicero's view of the Roman pagan gods?

He did not take them literally, but saw value in the myths Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of natural law according to Cicero?

A blueprint for societal organization Signup and view all the answers

What was Cicero's view on the relationship between civil law and natural law?

Natural law should inform civil law Signup and view all the answers

What was Cicero's definition of true law?

Right reason in harmony with nature Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the state according to Cicero?

To uphold laws in harmony with nature Signup and view all the answers

What was Cicero's view on the nature of justice?

A matter of fact Signup and view all the answers

What were the four principles of justice according to Cicero?

Do not initiate violence, keep promises, respect private property, and be charitable Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of attempting to demonstrate God's existence according to the text?

It is an unnecessary effort. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the basic goods according to Finnis?

They have intrinsic value and are universally applicable. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of moral principles on Finnis's view?

To enable the selection among competing goods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of law on Finnis's view?

To facilitate the common good by providing authoritative rules. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the basic goods and moral principles on Finnis's view?

Moral principles give structure to the pursuit of the basic goods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'coordination problems' in the context of Finnis's view of law?

Problems that arise from the common pursuit of basic goods. Signup and view all the answers