Natural Moral Law Quiz

What does the Natural Moral Law propose?

• A law created by human governments

• A theory that suggests laws are set by nature and derived from God

• A set of rules established by cultural traditions

• A legal system based on scientific principles

What does the Natural Moral Law start with?

• Secondary principles

• Hypothetical principles

• Primary principles

• Empirical principles

According to the Natural Moral Law, what is not considered when determining the right course of action?

• The nature of the act itself

• The outcomes of the act

• The primary principles

• The intent behind the act

According to Thomas Aquinas, what could natural law approach but not fully comprehend?

• Human nature

• Eternal Law

• Scientific truth

• Political systems

What time period did Thomas Aquinas live in?

• 1024-1074

• 1224-1274

• 1324-1374

• 1424-1474

What did Thomas Aquinas believe was necessary for understanding Eternal Law?

• Scientific methods

• Divine Law

• Political power

• Economic theories

What is at the center of Aquinas’ Natural Law thinking?

• The pursuit of happiness

• The vision of God

• The accumulation of wealth

• The search for knowledge

How does Aquinas view the role of atheists in relation to Natural Law?

• They cannot uphold it.

• They can uphold it.

• They should ignore it.

• They should oppose it.

What is the relationship between Natural Law and human reason according to Aquinas?

• Natural Law is independent of human reason.

• Natural Law is derived from human reason.

• Natural Law contradicts human reason.

• Natural Law is irrelevant to human reason.

How does Aquinas believe Natural Law is connected to Divine Law?

• Natural Law is a subset of Divine Law.

• Natural Law is opposed to Divine Law.

• Natural Law is unrelated to Divine Law.

• Natural Law is superior to Divine Law.