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Ethical Theories

Natural Moral Law and Its Precepts

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Overview

Recall questions on deontological ethics and on Aquinas's primary precepts, including preservation of life and reproduction.

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Key term

What is deontological ethics and how does it determine whether an action is moral?

Key term

State the first condition of the principle of double effect concerning the nature of the action itself.

Key term

State the condition of the principle of double effect concerning proportionality.

Process

Explain how secondary precepts are derived, and state a condition of double effect.

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    What is deontological ethics and how does it determine whether an action is moral?

    Model answer

    Deontological ethics judges the morality of actions based on their adherence to rules or duties, rather than their consequences.

  2. 2

    According to natural moral law theory, where do moral principles come from and how are they known?

    Model answer

    Moral principles are derived from human nature and can be discovered through reason.

  3. 3

    What is the primary precept of preservation of life in Aquinas's natural moral law?

    Model answer

    It is one of the fundamental goods towards which human nature is inclined, directing humans to protect and sustain human life.

  4. 4

    What is the primary precept of reproduction in Aquinas's natural moral law?

    Model answer

    It is one of the fundamental goods towards which human nature is inclined, directing humans towards procreation and continuing the species.

  5. 5

    What is the primary precept of education of the young in Aquinas's natural moral law?

    Model answer

    It is one of the fundamental goods towards which human nature is inclined, directing humans to nurture and educate children.

  6. 6

    What is the primary precept of living in society in Aquinas's natural moral law?

    Model answer

    It is one of the fundamental goods towards which human nature is inclined, directing humans to live harmoniously with others in community.

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