PP110 Lecture Notes - Eudaimonia, Rationality, Nature One
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Importance of natural law: the good or bad is determined by the direct relationship to the world/ universe. It does not ask what rules should be followed. Points to the eco-system and how everything has order and a purpose. One must understand the nature: something is good then, if it fulfills its purpose. The laws of nature describe not only how things are, but also how things should be. To live well is to live in accord with one"s rational nature. To live well = live life in accordance with moderation, reason, and virtue. The good is derived from its purpose and its purpose is derived from its essence. After you define what something is, you can judge whether something is good or bad. Ex. eyes are for seeing good eyes can see clearly. X is good in reference to its purpose. Morally wrong actions are those that do not accord with one"s nature, and thus break the natural law.
