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Morality and the Human Goods

An Introduction to Natural Law Ethics
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A concise introduction to natural law ethics, this text introduces readers to the mainstream tradition of Western moral philosophy. Building on philosophers from Plato through Aquinas to John Finnis, Gomez-Lobo links morality to the protection of basic human goods - life, family, friendship, work and play, the experience of beauty, knowledge and integrity - elements essential to a flourishing, happy human life. Intended for students of ethics and natural law, this text makes arguments consistent with Catholic teaching but not based on theological considerations.
Introduction: The Original Setting: Plato's Crito 1. A First Principle 2. Supplementary Principles of Practical Rationality: Basic Human Goods 3. General Comments on Basic Goods 4. Prudential Guidelines for the Pursuit of Basic Goods 5. Agents, Actions, Consequences 6. Judging Actions: Moral Norms 7. On Abortion 8. On Euthanasia 9. Epilogue: At the Moral Crossroads
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