John Finnis' Natural Law Theory in Ethics
Clare Lloyd
Summer 2019
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a.) Apply Finnis’ Natural Law to the issue of immigration (20)
b.)’Finnis’ Natural law is not an effective way to make moral
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a.) Explain John Finnis’ development of Aquinas’ Natural Law
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b.) ‘The Strengths of Finnis’ Natural Law outweigh its
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Development of the seven
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The common good and the
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2. Capital Punishment
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Respect for every basic value in every
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Application questions are quite challenging for candidates. We can expect to see application questions coming up regularly on the ethical theories that are indicated on the specification and candidates should prepare for this. It is useful for teachers to use the examples that are given on the specification, throughout their teaching as this makes it easier for candidates to learn the material and to use worked examples throughout their writing.
Delve into the development of John Finnis' Natural Law theory as applied to contemporary ethical issues like immigration and capital punishment. Understand the seven basic human goods, practical reasonableness, and the common good as foundational elements. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Finnis' approach through past paper questions and common mistakes. Explore complex scenarios related to immigration and the application of Natural Law to real-world dilemmas.
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Summer 2019 A-Level Religion and Ethics Clare Lloyd
John Finnis Development of Natural Law Past Paper Questions: 2019 a.) Apply Finnis Natural Law to the issue of immigration (20) b.) Finnis Natural law is not an effective way to make moral decisions Evaluate this view (30) SAMs a.) Explain John Finnis development of Aquinas Natural Law (20) b.) The Strengths of Finnis Natural Law outweigh its weaknesses Evaluate this view (30)
Specification John Finnis Development of Natural Law: Development of the seven basic human goods Distinction between theoretical / practical reason Nine requirements of practical reason The common good and the need for authority Application to: 1. Immigration 2. Capital Punishment
The Application of Finnis Natural Law Common Mistakes Not understanding the complexity of the issue of immigration Pitting the goods against each other Not considering the role of law
The Application of Finnis Natural Law Covers many complex scenarios Immigration Asylum / Humanitarian needs / responsibilities Life improvement / participation in the goods Quantity of people / needs of communities
The Seven Basic Goods Self-Evident | Universal | Irreducible | No Hierarchy | Not Laws | Values | Basic 1. Life 2. Knowledge 3. Play 4. Aesthetic Experience 5. Sociability (Friendship) 6. Practical Reasonableness 7. Religion
The Nine Requirements of Practical Reasonableness A Basic Good | The Natural Law Method 1. A coherent plan of life 2. No arbitrary preferences amongst values 3. No arbitrary preferences amongst persons 4. Detachment 5. Commitment 6. The (limited) relevance of consequences (Efficiency, within reason) 7. Respect for every basic value in every act 8. The requirements of the common good 9. Following one s conscience
The Application of Finnis Natural Law The 100 Should Wonkru be allowed to remain in Sanctum?
The Application of Finnis Natural Law The 100 Who gets to decide?
The Application of Finnis Natural Law The 100 How do we decide who can stay?
The Application of Finnis Natural Law The 100 What problems do you come across?
