Good moral conduct

Question 1

what are main beliefs of NML

Answer 1

• strong belief in sanctity of life
• not reliant on science
• sex after marriage and only for reproduction

Question 2

how are basis of NML ?

Answer 2

• we get to heaven through fulfilling out purpose
• deontological : focused on actions
• absolute ethics
• we become purposeful by using our reasoning

Question 3

what is Aristotles NML?

Answer 3

-Aristotle believed that everything has a purpose
“reason is the true self of every man , since it is the supreme and better part… reason is in the highest sense a mans self”

Question 4

what was Aquinas natural moral law ?

Answer 4

-humans have reason given to us by god
-this reasoning can cause us to discover the way to flourish without knowledge of god
these laws are unchangeable and universal

Question 5

what is real good ?

Answer 5

acts we make that cause us long term good in the end even if they bring short term discontent such as education , worshiping god or giving birth

Question 6

apparent good

Answer 6

acts we make that cause short term pleasure but are bad in the long term such as drinking alcohol homosexuality or contraception.

Question 7

what are exterior and interior acts ?

Answer 7

exterior : an act that has a good impact
interior : an act that has a good intention behind it
both exterior and interior actions have to be good