Natural law (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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What is the ultimate foundation of moral goodness & law?
What is the ultimate foundation of moral goodness & law?
God's all-loving nature
What is eternal law
What is eternal law
God's divine blueprint for the universe
Can humans comprehend eternal law
Can humans comprehend eternal law
No, beyond human comprehension
Define: Eternal Law
Define: Eternal Law
God's plan in all existence, reflects omnibenevolent nature
Define: Divine Law
Define: Divine Law
God's guidance revealed through the Bible
Define: Natural Law
Define: Natural Law
Moral principles in human nature, discerned through reason
Define: Human Law
Define: Human Law
Human legislation aligning with natural & divine law
Source of human law legitimacy
Source of human law legitimacy
God's ultimate authority
How is natural law discerned
How is natural law discerned
Through reason
The four tiers of law
The four tiers of law
Eternal, Divine, Natural, Human Law
Aquinas on natural law
Aquinas on natural law
Participation of eternal law in rational creature