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Natural law theory posits the existence of a higher, universal law that is inherent in nature and accessible to human reason
Natural law theory posits the existence of a higher, universal law that is inherent in nature and accessible to human reason
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According to natural law theorists, laws should be based on subjective moral principles derived from nature or a higher power
According to natural law theorists, laws should be based on subjective moral principles derived from nature or a higher power
False
Natural law is considered to be timeless and unchanging
Natural law is considered to be timeless and unchanging
True
Natural law provides a basis for evaluating the legitimacy of positive laws created by human authorities
Natural law provides a basis for evaluating the legitimacy of positive laws created by human authorities
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Natural law theory argues that objective moral principles are culturally and socially relative
Natural law theory argues that objective moral principles are culturally and socially relative
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Natural law theorists argue that objective moral principles are universally valid and binding on all individuals, regardless of cultural or societal norms.
Natural law theorists argue that objective moral principles are universally valid and binding on all individuals, regardless of cultural or societal norms.
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Natural law is seen as a higher law that transcends positive laws created by human authorities.
Natural law is seen as a higher law that transcends positive laws created by human authorities.
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Natural law is based on subjective moral principles derived from nature or a higher power.
Natural law is based on subjective moral principles derived from nature or a higher power.
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Natural law theory posits the existence of a lower, specific law that is inherent in nature and accessible to human reason.
Natural law theory posits the existence of a lower, specific law that is inherent in nature and accessible to human reason.
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Natural law theory argues that laws should be based on objective moral principles that are derived from nature or a higher power.
Natural law theory argues that laws should be based on objective moral principles that are derived from nature or a higher power.
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