According to Aquinas's moral theory, morality is ultimately grounded in
A) agreements made between individuals.
B) pleasure and the absence of pain.
C) facts about human nature.
D) virtue.

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Aquinas's moral theory bases morality on facts about human nature, specifically the natural inclinations and purposes of human beings. It holds that actions are morally right when they promote the natural ends and flourishing of human beings and morally wrong when they frustrate or obstruct these ends. This approach places emphasis on reason and natural law rather than individual agreements or subjective experiences of pleasure/pain.

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