Telos (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Natural Law's ethical theory type
Natural Law's ethical theory type
Normative, Deontological
Philosopher who pushed Natural Law theory
Philosopher who pushed Natural Law theory
Thomas Aquinas
Synderesis definition
Synderesis definition
Inclination to do good and avoid evil
Philosopher who initially developed eudaimonia
Philosopher who initially developed eudaimonia
Aristotle
Telos
Telos
God-given purpose; key to understanding and fulfilling God's will
Natural law definition
Natural law definition
Moral law of God in human nature, discoverable through reason
Imago dei meaning
Imago dei meaning
Made in the image of God
Sartre's criticism of telos
Sartre's criticism of telos
Existence predates essence
Francis Bacon's view of telos
Francis Bacon's view of telos
Unscientific
Karl Barth's view on reason and original sin
Karl Barth's view on reason and original sin
Reason corrupted by original sin, can't know God-given purpose
Apparent goods
Apparent goods
Seems right but doesn't contribute to moral development
Real goods
Real goods
Actions in line with eternal law
Examples of human orientation towards certain acts
Examples of human orientation towards certain acts
Marriage and childbirth
Polkinghorne's view on science and purpose
Polkinghorne's view on science and purpose
Science is limited, can't answer all questions about purpose
Aquinas' main aim with Natural Law
Aquinas' main aim with Natural Law
Show faith and reason work alongside each other