It is an absolute and deontological argument, prescribing fixed moral rules. NML defines what is good and what is wrong, it derives on rational human reason.
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Syderesis Rule
'do good and avoid evil'
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Aquinas & Summa Theologica
He argues that NML resides within the purpose of nature, created by God. It is a humans destiny to achieve one with God and NML helps them to achieve this.
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Aristotle.
He argues that everything has a purpose and that humans inherit a sense of right and wrong. Supreme good is found when fulfilling their purpose. E.g. Sex.
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Eudemonia.
'the goal of flourishing' or 'happiness'
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Primary Precepts (Aquinas).
1) Preserve Life. 2) Ordered Society. 3) Worship God. 4) Education. 5) Reproduction.
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Secondary Precepts (Aquinas).
The application of the primary precepts however, the secondary precepts are absolute.
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Double Effect.
Exterior and Interior (Intentions are good but action is bad)
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Strength One.
Certainty: Being an absolutist system, it is a source of clear values and moral certainty.
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Strength Two.
Universalism: Its force on reason allows it to transcend the difference between cultures and focus upon common moral ideas shared by many.
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Strength Three.
Purpose: Its emphasis upon the purpose of humanity gives people structure and meaning in their lives.
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Weakness One.
No Agreed ML: A relative objection. The world is full of different moralities and not a clear common ethic.
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Weakness Two.
No Such Thing As Essential Human Nature: Argues the philosopher Kai Neilson. Science gives no justification for the views that humans have the same natural inclination.
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Weakness Three.
Legalistic Morality: The unbending absolutism of ML means that it is not understanding of individual circumstances.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
'do good and avoid evil'
Back
Syderesis Rule
Card 3
Front
He argues that NML resides within the purpose of nature, created by God. It is a humans destiny to achieve one with God and NML helps them to achieve this.
Back
Card 4
Front
He argues that everything has a purpose and that humans inherit a sense of right and wrong. Supreme good is found when fulfilling their purpose. E.g. Sex.
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