Natural Law Flashcards
1
Q
Natural Law
A
The view that the Universe has a natural order that works to achieve an ‘end’ or ‘purpose’
2
Q
‘Purpose’
A
Telos
3
Q
What type of theory is Natural Law?
A
Normative, deontological theory that teaches how we should behave
4
Q
Who first created Natural Law?
A
Aristotle
5
Q
‘Happiness’
A
Eudamonia
6
Q
Cicero (quote)
A
‘True law is right reason in agreement with nature. It summons to duty by its commands and averts from wrongdoings by its prohibitions’.
7
Q
Who developed Cicero’s theory?
A
Thomas Aquinas
