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What does natural law theory rely on to discern moral principles?
What does natural law theory rely on to discern moral principles?
- Cultural traditions
- Human reason and rationality (correct)
- Religious scriptures
- Emotional instincts
What fundamental goods or values are intrinsic to human beings according to natural law theory?
What fundamental goods or values are intrinsic to human beings according to natural law theory?
- Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness (correct)
- Obedience, conformity, and discipline
- Pleasure, indulgence, and hedonism
- Wealth, power, and fame
How has natural law theory influenced legal philosophy?
How has natural law theory influenced legal philosophy?
- By enforcing strict religious laws
- By critiquing and guiding positive law (correct)
- By advocating for complete separation of law and morality
- By promoting subjective interpretations of law
What is the central concept associated with natural law theory?
What is the central concept associated with natural law theory?
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What capacity does natural law theory suggest humans have in following moral principles?
What capacity does natural law theory suggest humans have in following moral principles?
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