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According to Socrates, what is the relationship between a good life and a just life?
According to Socrates, what is the relationship between a good life and a just life?
- They are unrelated concepts
- They are equivalent (correct)
- A good life is superior to a just life
- A just life is more important than a good life
Why did Socrates advocate for obeying the laws of Athens, even if it could lead to his death?
Why did Socrates advocate for obeying the laws of Athens, even if it could lead to his death?
- Because he wanted to demonstrate his power over the law
- Because he wanted to challenge the legal system
- Because he thought it was an easy way to acquire executive clemency
- Because he believed in the perfection of virtue through law obedience (correct)
In the context of human law, how does one acquire the perfection of virtue according to Socrates?
In the context of human law, how does one acquire the perfection of virtue according to Socrates?
- By following the laws of nature
- Through parental guidance alone
- Through some form of training (correct)
- By disobeying unjust laws
What is the view of Natural Law when it comes to determining practical reasonableness?
What is the view of Natural Law when it comes to determining practical reasonableness?
According to Socrates, when can unjust laws be considered 'law'?
According to Socrates, when can unjust laws be considered 'law'?
What is the essence of law?
What is the essence of law?
In the context of natural law, what is the first precept of the law?
In the context of natural law, what is the first precept of the law?
What does practical reason in natural law theory refer to?
What does practical reason in natural law theory refer to?
According to New-Classical Natural Law Theory (Finnis), what is necessary for the satisfaction of rules of practical reasonableness?
According to New-Classical Natural Law Theory (Finnis), what is necessary for the satisfaction of rules of practical reasonableness?
What distinguishes Divine Law from Human Law according to the text?
What distinguishes Divine Law from Human Law according to the text?
What distinguishes legal principles from legal rules?
What distinguishes legal principles from legal rules?
According to Dworkin, what is the ultimate grounding of law?
According to Dworkin, what is the ultimate grounding of law?
From an external point of view, which term describes an observer who doesn't accept the law?
From an external point of view, which term describes an observer who doesn't accept the law?
What role does the Rule of Recognition play in the legal system?
What role does the Rule of Recognition play in the legal system?
How do legal principles and legal rules differ in their application?
How do legal principles and legal rules differ in their application?
What is the primary difference between legal principles and legal rules?
What is the primary difference between legal principles and legal rules?
In the context of law and morality, why might Hart believe that law should not be based on what it 'ought to be'?
In the context of law and morality, why might Hart believe that law should not be based on what it 'ought to be'?
How does the text describe the role of judges in relation to law?
How does the text describe the role of judges in relation to law?
Based on the text, why is it stated that an unjust law is still considered a law?
Based on the text, why is it stated that an unjust law is still considered a law?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between law and morality in extreme cases?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between law and morality in extreme cases?
