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16 Cards in this Set
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I. A. 1. What is law?
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a. Dictate of practical reason
b. Issued by a ruler c. Ruler governs a complete community |
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I. A. 2. What is eternal law?
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The law by which God governs the universe
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I. B. 1. In what two ways can a rule and measure belong to things?
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Something can rule and measure (active)
Something can be ruled and measure (passive) |
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I. B. 2. What is unique about the way a rational creature is subject to divine providence?
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Rational creatures are active because they rule and measure.
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I. B. 3. What is the natural law?
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The part of eternal law that applies to humans.
A natural goal is good...to be a good human is fulfilling human nature |
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II. A. 1. What is the first indemonstrable principle of the understanding?
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Principle of non-contradiction (you can't contradict yourself, e.g. "being" and "not being" at the same time)
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II. A. 2. What is practical reason ordered to?
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acting for the good/seeking a goal
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II. A. 3. What is the first precept of the natural law?
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Seek good, and avoid evil
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II. A. 4. What are the three levels of human natural inclination? What precept(s) of the natural law pertain to each level?
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3 Levels: Substance (thing), animal, and rational animal
Substance precept: to preserve your life Animal precept: to preserve your species Rational animal precepts: to seek the truth, and to live in society |
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II. B. 1. a. In terms of theoretical reason, is the truth of general principles the same for all human beings? the truth of conclusions drawn from these principles?
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Principles: Same for everyone
Conclusions: Same for everyone |
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II. B. 1. b. In terms of theoretical reason, is knowledge of the general principles the same for all? knowledge of the conclusions?
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Principles: Same for everyone
Conclusions: Not same for everyone |
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II. B. 2. a. In terms of practical reason, is the truth (practical rectitude) of general principles the same for all human beings? the truth of conclusions drawn from these principles?
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Principles: Same for everyone
Conclusions: Not same for everyone |
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II. B. 2. b. In terms of practical reason, is knowledge of the general principles the same for all? knowledge of the conclusions?
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Principles: Same for everyone
Conclusions: Not same for everyone |
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II. C. 1. Can the natural law change by way of addition?
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Yes; more details can be added
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II. C. 2. In what way can the natural law not be changed by way of subtraction? In what way can it be changed by way of subtraction?
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General principles cannot be subtracted (Human nature), but conclusions can be subtracted (special circumstances, exceptions)
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II. D. 1. What part of the natural law cannot be excised from the human heart? What part can it be excised?
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Cannot be excised- Primary, general precepts (ones everyone knows)
Can be excised- Secondary precepts (based on opinions/customs) |
