Natural Law - Aquinas' four levels of law

Question 1

What do the 4 levels of law do

Answer 1

govern gods creation, the laws exist in a hierarchy.

Question 2

eternal law

Answer 2

• the mind of god which humans cannot know. it governs the creation of the universe
• laws such as gravity and motion

Question 3

divine law

Answer 3

• the law of god revealed to the people through the bible

- teachings of the church transmit the divine law to the people.

Question 4

natural law

Answer 4

• everyone has a natural sense that god is good and evil is to be avoided.

Question 5

human law

Answer 5

everyday rules that govern our lives, from legal systems to minor notices.