"Natural Law" Self-Quiz

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. In Aquinas's theory, a law is a

dictate of practical reason. correct incorrect

description of how people behave. correct incorrect

piece of legislation. correct incorrect

command of God. correct incorrect

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. According to Aquinas, the function of the natural law is to

promote survival and reproduction. correct incorrect

maximize utility. correct incorrect

discern good from evil. correct incorrect

satisfy our desires. correct incorrect

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. What is the first precept of law in Aquinas's theory?

Good is to be done and pursued, and evil is to be avoided. correct incorrect

Happiness is to be maximized, and pleasure is to be minimized correct incorrect

God is to be praised, and Satan is to be condemned. correct incorrect

Laws are to be respected, and lawbreakers are to be punished. correct incorrect

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. According to Aquinas, everyone has a natural inclination to

promote pleasure and reduce pain. correct incorrect

act according to reason. correct incorrect

pursue self-interest. correct incorrect

satisfy their own desires. correct incorrect

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. What does Aquinas say is the proper form of man?

the imagine of God correct incorrect

happiness correct incorrect

the natural law correct incorrect

the rational soul correct incorrect