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"Natural Law" Self-Quiz
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In Aquinas's theory, a law is a
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description of how people behave.
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piece of legislation.
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command of God.
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According to Aquinas, the function of the natural law is to
promote survival and reproduction.
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maximize utility.
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discern good from evil.
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satisfy our desires.
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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.
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Happiness is to be maximized, and pleasure is to be minimized
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God is to be praised, and Satan is to be condemned.
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Laws are to be respected, and lawbreakers are to be punished.
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According to Aquinas, everyone has a natural inclination to
promote pleasure and reduce pain.
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act according to reason.
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pursue self-interest.
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satisfy their own desires.
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What does Aquinas say is the proper form of man?
the imagine of God
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happiness
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the natural law
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the rational soul
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