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Natural Law
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Natural Law
The philosophical concept of a moral code known by all persons through their reason. Natural law is distinct from the law of a state or jurisdiction and is generally conceptualized as coming from a higher power, such as God. The concept dates back at least to Aristotle. While many philosophers have argued that a natural law exists, they have had serious disagreements as to what it contains.
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32) For this reason, Aristotelian philosophers have oftentimes labeled as "good," "virtuous," or "natural" those actions that comport with the natural moral law, and as "evil," "vice," or "unnatural" those actions that violate the natural moral law.
Moral Markets: The Critical Role of Values in the Economy by Colombo, Ronald J. / Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy
Benedict "took the opportunity to speak of the requirements of the natural moral law and the Church's consistent teaching on the dignity of human life from conception to natural death," the Vatican said in a statement.
Pope meets Pelosi, speaks of Church teachings on life by AFP / AFP American Edition
The encyclical closes with an appeal to public authorities to oppose laws which undermine the natural moral law, an appeal to scientists to further study effective methods of natural birth control, and appeals to doctors, nurses and priests to promote the method.
Humanae vitae: a summary by Catholic Insight
 
 
 
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