PHL271H5 : PHL Study Note.docx
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Short answer: eternal law, according to aquinas, eternal law is the idea that god governs the universe through physical laws, moral laws and revealed religious laws. Eternal law is made up of natural law, human law and divine law. Natural law (moral) is part of the eternal law that applies to human choices and can be known by our natural reason. Human law (civil) is the idea that we created our own laws in order to apply he natural law to the specific circumstances of our society. Hobbes believes it would become a state of war, or a state of all against all. Civil disobedience is conscientious moral concern for justice and best interest of society. It is about bringing change concern for good of society. It is public publicizes it to draw attention to practices that are unjust. Hobbes/plato we are in an agreement with the state, not justified to risk return to state of nature.