According to Thomas Aquinas, what is natural law?
Correct answer: D. Human participation in eternal law
- A. Rules enforced by judicial precedent
- B. Commands issued by the sovereign
- C. Customs accepted by the community
- D. Human participation in eternal law
Explanation
Aquinas describes natural law as the rational participation of human beings in eternal law. It is therefore connected with reason and moral order, rather than merely with the commands of a political authority.
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