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Overview of Natural Law Ethics

The document discusses the principles of natural law ethics. It explains that natural law is derived from human nature and directs us towards good. It recognizes the basic moral principle of doing good and avoiding evil. The concept of good includes preserving one's life and respecting the dignity of others. The principles of natural law ethics discussed are: the principle of totality regarding use of one's body, stewardship stating we are caretakers of life not masters, inviolability that life is sacred, and sexuality aimed at both procreation and loving companionship within marriage.

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Overview of Natural Law Ethics

The document discusses the principles of natural law ethics. It explains that natural law is derived from human nature and directs us towards good. It recognizes the basic moral principle of doing good and avoiding evil. The concept of good includes preserving one's life and respecting the dignity of others. The principles of natural law ethics discussed are: the principle of totality regarding use of one's body, stewardship stating we are caretakers of life not masters, inviolability that life is sacred, and sexuality aimed at both procreation and loving companionship within marriage.

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Fruelda, M ichelle

Magboo, Elizabeth
Villazar, Carissa Joy
Natural Law Ethics
Natural moral law which is manifested by natural light
of human reason,

Demands the preservation of natural order and


forbidding its violation

In this theory, moral law is apprehend by reason,


which directs us towards good as goal of our action.
Natural law- natural order of things.

The law derived from the nature of man.

States the first and essential precepts which govern the moral
life.

Express the original moral sense which enables man to


discern by reason the good and evil.
St. Thomas Aquinas
In the operation of the reason, it recognizes the
principle: do good and avoid evil, which is known as
voice of reason or conscience.

Sense of guilt and remorse

Eg. Judas Iscariot


The concept of good:
1. Good is built in nature

Natural inclinations: a.) Self preservation, just dealings


and propagation of our species.

b.) to preserve life and self- destruction is unnatural for


natural law ethics

c.) to perpetuate our species


2. Good is treating others with same dignity and
respect as we treat ourselves.

This is the basis of justice which arises out of human


relations.

Any act of injustice such as subjecting others to


indignities, degradations, and inhumanities is against
nature.
Principles of natural law ethics
A. Principle of totality

An individual has the right to cut off, mutilate, or


remove any defective or worn out non- functioning
part of his body;

To dispose his organs or to destroy their capacity to


function only insofar as the general well- being of the
body requires it.
B. Principle of Stewardship
Human life comes from God and no man is the master
of his own body.

Humans are mere stewards or caretakers, with


responsibility of protecting and cultivating spiritual
bodily functions.

We are obliged to take care of ourselves.


C. Principle of Inviolability
States that life is loaned to us; hence, it is inviolable
and sacred.

It is only God who has complete dominion over ones


life
D. Principle of sexuality and
procreation
Two fold purpose of sexual union

A.) procreation and nurturing of children

B.) expression of loving union and companionship

Human life is to be actualized in marriage

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