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Chapter 8 Self-Quiz
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According to natural law theory, an action is right if and only if it
maximizes happiness.
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is permitted by a rule agreed on by rational people.
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treats others as ends in themselves.
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is in accordance with human nature.
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What is the difference between moral laws and laws of nature?
It is possible to break moral laws, but not laws of nature.
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Moral laws do not describe how things actually behave, but laws of nature do.
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Moral laws to not predict how things will go, but laws of nature do.
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all of the above
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An innate trait is one that is
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endowed by God.
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acquired from parents or society.
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a part of natural law.
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According to Aquinas, we are morally required to fulfill our nature because
doing so maximizes utility.
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doing so makes our lives go best.
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it was endowed by God.
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none of the above (Aquinas did not think this.)
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