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Explain the theory of natural law
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TOM MORGAN 12RK AO1 Explain the theory of natural law Natural law is a theory that stretches across all cultures and ways of life. It is a universal theory that says there are definite rights and wrongs. For instance; taking human life is definitely wrong. In this respect, Natural Law is the parallel of Moral Relativism, as if you live by a Moral Relativism approach to ethics, then no actions are always right or always wrong. That is to be decided by the outcome of an action. This quote from Cicero may help explain Natural law: "True law is right reason in agreement with nature; it is of universal application, unchanging and everlasting" This means that 'true law' or Natural Law is in harmony with nature. E.g., do not have sexual intercourse with those of the same sex or from the same family, as both these things go against nature. ...
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