Natural Law

What is the concept of 'telos' in Aristotle's philosophy?

• The end or purpose of something

• The beginning of a journey

• A type of government

• A form of art

Which of the following is a suggested source of wisdom for understanding Aquinas' Natural Law?

• Catechism of the Catholic Church

• The Republic by Plato

• The Prince by Machiavelli

• Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle

Who was Thomas Aquinas and what were his main contributions to philosophy and theology?

• An Italian Dominican Friar known for his work in natural theology

• A French philosopher known for existentialism

• A Greek philosopher known for his theory of forms

• An English scientist known for his laws of motion

What is the purpose of Aristotle's work "On Physics and On Metaphysics"?

• To deny the existence of purpose

• To explore the purpose of everything

• To focus on mathematics

• To discuss art

What did Aristotle believe was the supreme good for humans?

• Wealth and power

• Eudaimonia, living well and thriving

• Fame and recognition

• Physical strength and beauty

What does Aquinas believe about human telos and eudaimonia?

• They are unrelated

• Eudaimonia is the final goal

• Telos is unrelated to eudaimonia

• Eudaimonia is not the final goal

What does the Big Bang Theory suggest in contrast to Aquinas' concept of telos?

• There is a creator God.

• The universe was created naturally without a creator.

• The universe has a divine purpose.

• The universe is centered around human life.

What is one argument against the idea that God designed humans with a specific purpose?

• There is empirical evidence of an afterlife.

• Atheists argue you cannot reach belief in God through reason.

• Everyone has the same ability to reason.

• Aquinas' concept of telos is universally accepted.

What does the text suggest about human reasoning in relation to Divine Law?

• It can be faulty

• It is always correct

• It is irrelevant

• It is superior to Divine Law

How might Aquinas' focus on religion be a weakness of his theory?

• It makes the laws more scientific.

• It may not make sense for non-religious people.

• It strengthens the idea of universal laws.

• It makes the laws more adaptable.