Rational Animal:

Question 1

is an organism composed of a material body and a spiritual soul.

Answer 1

Man

Question 2

He is the whole of his materiality and immateriality, the substantial union (hylomorphic) of body and soul, matter and spirit. This essential wholeness is what we call ___ ___

Answer 2

human nature

Question 3

is made up of man’s biological, psychological, and rational powers:

Answer 3

Human nature

Question 4

nutrition, locomotion, growth, and development

Answer 4

Biological powers

Question 5

those of the senses and emotions

Answer 5

Psychological powers

Question 6

those of the intellect and the will like comprehension, and volition.

Answer 6

Rational powers

Question 7

all human powers or faculties are operational tendencies towards what is good to man as a rational animal. In this sense, human nature is the natural law because, like the laws of society, it directs man in all his activities.

Answer 7

Natural Law

Question 8

are forces governing the material universe including man.

Answer 8

Laws of nature

Question 9

Natural law applies only to man as a rational animal. When we speak of an act as _______we mean the act to be against human nature or humanity.

Answer 9

contrary to natural law