1.6 Natural Moral Law Flashcards
(37 cards)
What are normative ethics
ethical theories which inform us of how to behave
Define telos
end goal/purpose
What is the end goal for natural moral law?
eudaimonia
What is eudaimonia according to NML
human flourishing and union with God
What is absolute morality
fixed
What is relative morality
subjective
What are teleological ethics?
morality is based on the consequences of actions
What are deontological ethics?
there are intrinsically right or wrong actions
Who proposed NML?
St Aquinas
Who was Aquinas influenced by?
Aristotle
What is good according to aristotle?
humans achieving their purpose
According to Aquinas where does purpose come from?
the bible and human reason
Define synderesis principle
rule that good should be persued and evil should be avoided
What are the 4 fold divisions of law?
- eternal
- divine
- natural
- human
What are the 5 primary precepts
- preservation
- ordered society
- worship of God
- education
- reproduction
What are secondary precepts?
rules stemming from the primary precepts
Finish Aquinas’ quote : “NML is god’s order set …
within the parameters of the universe
What is the roman catholic church’s version of NML
A more strict and rules based approach
What are real goods?
actions which are actually good
what are apparent goods?
actions which seem good in the moment e.g. adultery
What are interior acts?
intention
What are exterior acts?
the act itself
What are the 4 cardinal virtues
- prudence
- justice
- courage
- moderation
What is the doctrine of double effect
it is always wrong to do a bad action intentionally but you can do a good action even if it will lead to bad consequences
