Philosophy 499
Study questions:  Aquinas, "Treatise on Law" (in Summa Theologica)

Note:  In reading the "Treatise on Law" (Q. 90-97), concentrate mainly on the following:
    --Question 90 (all articles)
    --Q. 91, Articles 1-3
    --Q. 92 (all articles)
    --Q. 93 (Articles 2, 3, 6)
    --Q. 94 (Articles 2-6)
    --Q. 95 (Articles, 1, 2)
    --Q. 96 (all articles)
    --Q. 97 (all articles)

1.  Aquinas refers to "eternal", "natural", and "human" law.  What are these three distinct
    types of law?  How do they differ?

2.  What do you take to be the most important (or interesting) claims Aquinas makes
        regarding "natural law"?  How does he defend these claims?  Is his defense adequate,
        or will there be problems?

3.  What are the most important (or interesting) claims Aquinas makes regarding "human
        law"?  How does he defend them?  Problems with his defense?

4.  Aquinas is considered to be one of the most famous defenders of a "natural law" theory
     (see Bix).  What claims does he defend here that most encourage that interpretation.
    (Given what you've read, why is his theory a "natural law" theory?)