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What happens to the natural law conclusions as more particular conditions are added?
What happens to the natural law conclusions as more particular conditions are added?
- They remain unchanged.
- They become universally accepted.
- They allow for more exceptions. (correct)
- They gain more clarity and precision.
According to the discussions, how do general first principles of natural law apply to all persons?
According to the discussions, how do general first principles of natural law apply to all persons?
- They only apply to documented laws.
- They are universally correct for rectitude and knowledge. (correct)
- They differ based on cultural contexts.
- They are subjective and vary between individuals.
Which example indicates a situation where natural law might be considered wanting?
Which example indicates a situation where natural law might be considered wanting?
- A complete absence of laws in society.
- Inherent knowledge that contradicts natural inclinations.
- Obstacles leading to a failure in understanding natural law. (correct)
- A universally agreed upon law that is broken.
What was the purpose of writing the Old Law according to the content?
What was the purpose of writing the Old Law according to the content?
What rationale is given for why the natural law can vary?
What rationale is given for why the natural law can vary?
Which of the following actions would be contrary to natural law as discussed?
Which of the following actions would be contrary to natural law as discussed?
What reasoning is presented regarding God's commands in relation to natural law?
What reasoning is presented regarding God's commands in relation to natural law?
What does the example of Abraham being commanded to sacrifice his son illustrate?
What does the example of Abraham being commanded to sacrifice his son illustrate?
What distinguishes necessary things from human law?
What distinguishes necessary things from human law?
Why can the general principles of natural law not apply uniformly to all peoples?
Why can the general principles of natural law not apply uniformly to all peoples?
According to the argument presented, how should a jurist regard decrees made by rulers?
According to the argument presented, how should a jurist regard decrees made by rulers?
How is human law characterized according to the content?
How is human law characterized according to the content?
What does the reply emphasize about the nature of necessity in law?
What does the reply emphasize about the nature of necessity in law?
What is described as the end of human law?
What is described as the end of human law?
What type of laws does Isidore needlessly posit as characteristics of law?
What type of laws does Isidore needlessly posit as characteristics of law?
What does the reference to a saw in the content illustrate?
What does the reference to a saw in the content illustrate?
According to the content, how is natural law characterized in relation to knowledge among human beings?
According to the content, how is natural law characterized in relation to knowledge among human beings?
What does the Ethics say about the nature of law and justice?
What does the Ethics say about the nature of law and justice?
What is said about the conclusions of practical reason?
What is said about the conclusions of practical reason?
What example is provided regarding natural law in relation to triangles?
What example is provided regarding natural law in relation to triangles?
What implication does the statement about holding goods in trust have regarding natural law?
What implication does the statement about holding goods in trust have regarding natural law?
How does the text relate human nature to natural law?
How does the text relate human nature to natural law?
What does the power of reason imply about differing levels of understanding of natural law?
What does the power of reason imply about differing levels of understanding of natural law?
Which conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between the Law, the Gospel, and natural law?
Which conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between the Law, the Gospel, and natural law?
What is a primary characteristic of human laws according to the text?
What is a primary characteristic of human laws according to the text?
What is stated to be the end goal of law?
What is stated to be the end goal of law?
How should laws be framed?
How should laws be framed?
What does Isidore's view suggest about the certainty of laws?
What does Isidore's view suggest about the certainty of laws?
What is the role of legal justice according to the Philosopher in the Ethics?
What is the role of legal justice according to the Philosopher in the Ethics?
What aspect of the political community does the text highlight?
What aspect of the political community does the text highlight?
Why are human laws said to need proportionality to the common good?
Why are human laws said to need proportionality to the common good?
How does the text suggest laws should function over time?
How does the text suggest laws should function over time?
What do human laws primarily aim to achieve?
What do human laws primarily aim to achieve?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why audacity is associated with sin?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why audacity is associated with sin?
What is stated about the relationship between virtues and their objects?
What is stated about the relationship between virtues and their objects?
According to the content, laws command which type of behavior?
According to the content, laws command which type of behavior?
What is one potential consequence of imposing perfect virtue commands on imperfect citizens?
What is one potential consequence of imposing perfect virtue commands on imperfect citizens?
What does Prov. 30:33 suggest regarding the behavior of citizens?
What does Prov. 30:33 suggest regarding the behavior of citizens?
Which of the following statements is true regarding laws and virtuous actions?
Which of the following statements is true regarding laws and virtuous actions?
How is natural law described in relation to human law?
How is natural law described in relation to human law?
Study Notes
Natural Law
- Natural law is found in the Old Law and the Gospel
- The natural law is not known by everyone, as some don't heed the Gospel
- General principles of practical and theoretical reason are the same for all and equally known by all
- Specific conclusions of theoretical reason are the same for all, but some don’t know them
- Specific conclusions of practical reason vary for all, and those who know them don’t know them equally
- General principles of natural law are the same for all
- Specific conclusions of natural law can be varied by the individual, specifically by their emotions and actions
- Specific conclusions of natural law can vary across different cultures due to cultural differences
Natural Law Variations
- Natural law can vary, because it was needed to correct it, meaning laws are not static and evolve over time
- God altered some precepts of natural law by commanding acts that are normally against the natural law
- Laws are determined by rulers who are experienced and prudent, this should be referenced as the common understanding, even if the law is not perfect
- Different people need different positive laws due to their differences in cultures and ways of life
Purpose of Human Law
- The purpose of human law is to promote the common good and ensure the well-being of humans.
- Human law should be framed in a way that suits general and frequent situations, rather than rare occurrences, focusing on the well-being of people
- Laws are tailored to the common good which encompasses many aspects of life including individuals, issues, and time because it is created to last for generations.
- The main way human law is designed to uphold common good is by aiming to curb audacity, which is a form of harming others
- Human law gradually encourages virtue, because it seeks to ensure the common good
Virtues of Human Law
- Laws are not designed to dictate all virtuous actions, only those that uphold the common good
- All virtues are inherently connected to the common good, meaning every virtue is connected to the common good
- Laws should only command actions that directly or indirectly promote the common good
- Laws should not necessarily command all actions, only those that promote common good.
- All virtuous acts are directly or indirectly connected to the common good, so all virtues have a place in law.
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Explore the principles of natural law as found in both Old Law and the Gospel. This quiz examines the general and specific conclusions of natural law, its variations across cultures, and how it evolves over time. Test your understanding of the interplay between natural law, practical and theoretical reason, and divine command.
