Natural Law Theory: Crash Course Philosophy

The video explores Thomas Aquinas's natural law theory, which posits that God preloaded humans with the ability to discern good through basic goods. These include self-preservation, reproduction, and education. Aquinas believed humans are naturally social and seek knowledge. Natural laws are derived from these basic goods, guiding moral actions. However, the theory faces critiques, such as the is-ought problem by David Hume, questioning the assumption that natural instincts equate to moral imperatives.

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