Natural Moral Law Quiz

What is Natural Moral Law?

• An ethical theory that considers something to be moral if it fulfills God's plan for creation.

• An ethical theory that focuses on the consequences of our actions.

• An ethical theory that allows rules to be broken under certain circumstances.

• An ethical theory that is not influenced by religious beliefs.

Which philosopher can Natural Law be traced back to?

• Aristotle

• Cicero

• Thomas Aquinas

• The Stoics

According to Aristotle, what makes something 'good'?

• If it fulfills its purpose

• If it brings personal gain or happiness

• If it aligns with the overall plan of the universe

• If it is applicable to all people at all times

What did the Stoics believe about morality?

• It should align with the overall plan of the universe

• It should be influenced by personal gain or happiness

• It should be based on universal standards of behavior

• It should fulfill God's plan for creation

According to Cicero, what does Natural Law refer to?

• Universal standards of behavior applicable to all people at all times

• God's plan for humanity

• The consequences of our actions

• The purpose of human life

Who fully developed Natural Law into an ethical theory?

• Thomas Aquinas

• Aristotle

• Cicero

• The Stoics

What is the basis of Natural Law according to Aquinas?

• The laws God has set out for humanity to follow

• The overall plan of the universe

• Universal standards of behavior

• Personal gain or happiness

According to Aquinas, how are our actions considered?

• Intrinsically right or wrong

• Based on the consequences

• Influenced by personal gain or happiness

• Not influenced by religious beliefs

Which of the following is an absolute characteristic of Natural Law?

• Rules cannot be broken under any circumstances

• Rules can be broken under certain circumstances

• Rules are influenced by personal gain or happiness

• Rules are not applicable to all people at all times