3. Sexual Ethics and Natural Law I


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  • Created on: 24-05-17 13:25
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  • Natural Law and Sexual ethics
    • Aristotle
      • Reason/telos (purpose)
      • Eudaimonia
        • Flourishing - fulfillment of purpose
        • State of happiness  + virtues united
    • Aquinas
      • Imago Dei
        • Likeness of God
      • Xian/Catholic
      • Genesis
      • 'Go forth and multiply'
      • Sex within marriage
      • Marriage is a sacrament - blessed by God
      • Union of male + female
      • No homosexuality - unnatural (not what God intended)
      • Primary precepts
    • Preservation of Life
      • No contraception
      • No masturbation
      • Wasting seed
    • Ordered society
      • No adultery
      • Pre-marital sex leads to instability
    • Educate the young
      • Xian virtues
      • Loyalty, love, honesty - is not agreeing with homosexuality not teaching about love

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