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What is the main difference between negative and positive liberalism?
What is the main difference between negative and positive liberalism?
Negative liberalism focuses on freedom from constraints, while positive liberalism emphasizes the need for government support to ensure individuals can exercise their freedoms.
How does morality differ from law in terms of focus?
How does morality differ from law in terms of focus?
Morality focuses on inner motives and intentions, whereas law emphasizes external behavior.
What are the two types of divine law according to the content provided?
What are the two types of divine law according to the content provided?
The two types of divine law are Eternal Law and Divine Positive Law.
What does the principle of 'audi alteram partem' stress in legal contexts?
What does the principle of 'audi alteram partem' stress in legal contexts?
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Define natural law as described in the content.
Define natural law as described in the content.
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What does 'nemo judex case sua' imply in terms of legal judgment?
What does 'nemo judex case sua' imply in terms of legal judgment?
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How does legal duty relate to corresponding rights?
How does legal duty relate to corresponding rights?
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What role does etiquette play in the context of morality?
What role does etiquette play in the context of morality?
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Study Notes
Liberalism
- Belief in the value of individual human personality
- Conviction that human progress is due to free exercise of human power.
- Negative (classical) liberalism: freedom from constraint
- Positive liberalism: freedom and agency, government should promote well-being.
Morality
- Focuses on a person's character and behavior.
- Determined by concepts of right and wrong.
- Latin root "moralis" – proper behavior
- Related term: ethics—study of morals.
Law
- Focuses on external behavior.
- Considers intentions and motives.
- Differs from morality by concentrating on external actions and not inner motives.
- Legal duties involve rights and obligations, punishable by the state.
- Laws are created by legitimate authority, clear-cut verdicts.
- Etiquette can be considered a component of morality.
Types of Law
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Divine Law:
- Eternal law: God's rule
- Divine positive law: God as the source of the laws governing the entire universe and the community.
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Human Law: Created by secondary governors to God.
Natural Law
- Foundation of what is true and good
- Accessible through human reason.
- Focuses on good and avoiding evil.
- Natural Law, as Aquinas viewed it: derived from God, providing a framework for human conduct. -Two key principles of Natural Law: -Right of the person concerned to be heard (audi alteram partem) -One should not judge a case in which he personally is interested (nemo judex case sua).
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This quiz explores the intricate relationship between liberalism, morality, and law. It delves into concepts such as individual freedom, moral character, legal obligations, and various types of law, including divine law. Understanding these connections is crucial for navigating ethical and legal frameworks in society.
