Understanding Natural Law Ethics

What is the primary source of moral law according to natural law ethics?

• Cultural norms

• Reason

• Human emotions

• Divine intervention

According to Aquinas, what is the ultimate goal of a person's actions?

• To achieve happiness

• To gain wealth

• To follow societal rules

• To do good

Which of the following is NOT one of the three natural inclinations mentioned by Aquinas?

• Just dealing with others

• Self-preservation

• Propagation of the human species

• Accumulation of wealth

How does Aquinas define conscience?

• A legal obligation

• A societal expectation

• The inner voice of reason

• A set of religious beliefs

What does the 'object' of a human act refer to in Aquinas's determinants of morality?

• The intention behind the act

• The direct action or thing intended

• The consequences of the act

• The societal impact of the act

Which of the following is a circumstance that can affect the morality of an action?

• The popularity of the action

• The time of day

• The number of people involved

• The financial cost

What is the first principle of double effect according to Aquinas?

• The good effect must outweigh the bad

• The action must be good or morally indifferent

• The action must be approved by society

• The action must be done in secret

In the example of removing a cancerous uterus, what is the good effect?

• The reduction of medical costs

• The death of the fetus

• The recovery of the pregnant woman

• The prevention of future pregnancies

Why does Aquinas consider the act of killing a drug lord immoral?

• It is a common practice

• It is not approved by the government

• It is not beneficial to society

• It violates the principle of double effect

What is the stance of Roman Catholics on extrajudicial killings according to Aquinas's ethics?

• They support it

• They encourage it

• They strongly oppose it

• They are neutral