Natural Law

Evaluation

Natural Law is relevant in today's society because the five primary precepts conform to universally accepted ideas on morality, and it is exempt from the restraints of culture. It cannot be exploited because the theory is deontological, thus making it easy to use for the vulnerable and impossible to be used in immoral situations. However, because of the theories continuous ties with the moral teachings of the Catholic Church some may consider it best suited to that religion, and then leave it alone. This would contradict its position as a universally acceptable ethical teaching. Also, its basis as an absolutist theory and strong set of rules could lead to it being considered cold and inhumane, because it leaves no room for discussion and doesn't really value emotion (although not to the extent of Kantian ethics).