Natural Law

Question 1

Aristotle

Answer 1

Argued that we all have a purpose/ telos, therefore to fulfil this is to fulfil eudaemonia (humans flourishing)

Question 2

Image of God

Answer 2

We are all made in the image of God therefore, to behave naturally, like God designed us, is to be good.

Question 3

Primary Precepts

Answer 3

The five natural behaviours of Humans.

1) Reproduce
2) Learn
3) Worship
4) Live Harmoniously
5) Preserve Life

Question 4

Secondary Precepts

Answer 4

Any action that allows the primary precepts to be fulfilled. ( Marriage, Education System, Life- extending Drugs)

Question 5

Synderesis

Answer 5

Our Natural Intention to be/ do good.

Question 6

Ratio

Answer 6

Using our God- Given reason to work out what the secondary Precepts are.

Question 7

Hierarchy of Law

Answer 7

Divine Law (Word of God), Natural Law (reason), Human Law (state law)

Question 8

Sin

Answer 8

An action that has not had Natural Law properly applied to it.