12 Questions
According to Sartre's existentialism, what precedes essence?
Existence precedes essence
What does Sartre consider as acting in bad faith?
Trying to escape obligations and defining oneself
According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the first law of nature?
To seek peace
What does Hobbes consider as the basis of the notion of contract?
The transfer of rights
What is the natural law concerned with in its ethical sense?
Applying only to human beings
What is the eternal law, according to the text?
The decree of God that governs all creation
What does divine law or revelation order humans to do?
Transcend their nature
What is the purpose of a human being, as stated by St. Thomas and Aristotle?
To be happy
What is necessary for a contract to be valid and binding?
Mutual understanding and consent
What is the condition of war mentioned in the text?
A natural condition of conflict and deceit
When does a commonwealth by acquisition exist?
When sovereign power is acquired by force
What happens to the subjects if the sovereign can no longer protect them?
They are absolved from their duty of obedience
Test your knowledge of ethics and law classification with this quiz. Explore the concepts of natural law, human law, divine law, and their implications for human actions and community well-being.
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