Natural Law
Explore Natural Law theory, from Aristotle's concept of telos to Aquinas' Christian synthesis and modern applications of Natural Moral Law.
Aquinas' development of Aristotle's telos
Discover how Aquinas Christianised Aristotle's concept of purpose, making divine union the ultimate human telos.
The four tiers of law
Explore how Aquinas' hierarchy of law flows from God's Eternal Law through Divine and Natural Law to Human Law.
Aquinas' Primary Precepts
Learn the five fundamental moral principles (W.O.R.L.D.) derived from natural human inclinations and the synderesis rule.
Secondary Precepts
Understand how conscientia applies primary precepts to specific situations, deriving concrete moral rules through reason.