Natural Law Flashcards
1
Q
What did Aquinas believe about goodness
A
God wants us to be good
2
Q
What is the Natural law theory
A
The idea that we are pre-loaded with knowledge and we just discover what we know over time
3
Q
If God created us and he is good….
A
then surely we must be good (Aquinas’ idea)
4
Q
What are the ‘basic goods’?
A
The things God designed for us to want
5
Q
List the basic goods
A
Life Reproduction Educating the young Seek God Live in society Avoid offence Shun ignorance
