Question 1

How would a natural rights theory argue that we have a right to freedom of speech?

Accepted Answer

A natural rights theorist would argue that we have a natural right to be able to speak freely our thoughts and beliefs because this is an essential aspect of what it means to be a human being.

Question 2

According to natural law theory, the good for human beings lies in the development of their natural human tendencies or inclinations.

Accepted Answer

Natural law theory argues that humans have innate tendencies or inclinations towards goods such as self-preservation, reproduction, and socialization. These tendencies should be developed and fulfilled in order to achieve the good life.

Question 3

John Locke's theory of basic rights stems from his belief that governments generally do recognize certain rights as basic.

Accepted Answer

John Locke's theory of basic rights stems from his belief in natural rights, which are inherent and not dependent on government recognition.

Question 4

According to natural law theory it would be wrong to deliberately kill oneself because this goes against our innate drive or inclination to life.

Accepted Answer

Natural law theorists believe that all living beings have a natural inclination towards self-preservation and the continuation of life. Therefore, intentionally ending one's life is seen as violating this inherent drive and is considered morally wrong.

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the articles in the Aquinas reading?&#10;A) Whether humans can know natural law&#10;B) Whether nature contains many precepts or one&#10;C) Whether all acts of virtue are prescribed by natural law&#10;D) Whether there is one natural law for all

Accepted Answer

All of the other articles listed are included in the Aquinas reading, but the question of whether humans can know natural law is not specifically addressed.

Question 6

Natural law is _______&#10;A) Ontological&#10;B) Deontological&#10;C) Metaphorical&#10;D) Teleological

Accepted Answer

The answer of Natural law is _______&#10;A) Ontological&#10;B) Deontological&#10;C) Metaphorical&#10;D)...

Question 7

The natural law is one of the scientific laws of nature.

Accepted Answer

The term "natural law" is often used in philosophy and ethics to refer to a system of moral principles that are believed to be inherent in human nature and the natural world. While there are scientific laws of nature, the concept of natural law is not a scientific concept.

Question 8

According to Aristotle what is the unique element of human beings?&#10;A) Development of culture&#10;B) The &#34;rational element&#34;&#10;C) The &#34;immortal soul&#34;&#10;D) The need to build societies

Accepted Answer

According to Aristotle, the unique element of human beings is their "rational element" or their ability to reason and think logically. This separates them from other animals who do not possess the same level of rationality.

Question 9

According to Thomistic natural law theory, the reason why censorship is generally wrong is because it frustrates or goes against our innate inclination to know the truth.

Accepted Answer

According to Thomistic natural law theory, censorship is generally wrong because it frustrates our innate inclination to know the truth. The Thomistic view is that we have an inherent desire to know the truth, and this desire is necessary to fulfill our natural end or purpose as rational beings. Censorship, by hindering our access to information and ideas, obstructs this natural inclination and frustrates our ability to achieve our ultimate end.

Question 10

Natural Law is the same as&#10;A) Law of nature&#10;B) Civil law&#10;C) Moral law&#10;D) Scientific law

Accepted Answer

Natural law is often equated with moral law as it refers to a set of inherent principles of right and wrong that are considered universal and can guide human conduct.

Question 11

All the following are true of natural rights except:&#10;A) They are grounded in human nature&#10;B) They are essential for us if we are to function well as persons&#10;C) They are known through reason&#10;D) They are the foundations of most religious writings

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the following are true of natural...

Question 12

Locke believes the state of liberty is not a state of license because&#10;A) The state controls immoral behavior&#10;B) Natural law controls the ends of liberty&#10;C) People are naturally good&#10;D) People understand that behaving inappropriately leads to horrible consequences

Accepted Answer

The answer of Locke believes the state of liberty is...

Question 13

The Nuremberg trials convicted people of crimes against&#10;A) The laws of Nuremberg&#10;B) The Jewish people&#10;C) The Geneva Convention&#10;D) Humanity

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Nuremberg trials convicted people of crimes...

Question 14

According to natural law theory, why ought we to take care of our health?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to natural law theory, why ought...

Deck 6: Natural Law and Natural Rights