Thomas Aquinas on Eternal, Natural, and Human Law - Philosophy Core Concepts

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This is a video in my new Core Concepts series -- designed to provide students and lifelong learners a brief discussion focused on one main concept from a classic philosophical text and thinker.
This Core Concept video focuses on Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, 1st part of the 2nd part, questions 90-91 and 94 (IaIIae, q. 90-91 and 94), and examines the relationships between Eternal Law, Natural Law, and Human Law
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[@arlieferguson3990]

Everyone will tell you not to lecture, but nothing beats a well prepared presentation of ideas.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Yes, they've been on that "lecture is dead" line for about 20 years now

Thanks, this helped me out with a paper in a philosophy class.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Glad to read it! If you'd like to support my ongoing work, here's my Patreon page - www.patreon.com/sadler

[@GregoryBSadler]

new Core Concept video

[@mruiz1994]

I was hoping you would read the story of Natural Law by Thomas Aquinas and help explain the meaning to it. I have to write a discussion on this and i dont understand it much.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Well, there is no "story" of Natural Law, just discussions by Thomas. You've got several videos on Natural Law in my playlists. Good luck with the discussion

[@mruiz1994]

I have the Ethics theory and contemporary issues book. In each chapter there is a reading section. I'm just not understanding any of this. Do you have advice on how to understand philosophy better.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Well, it often takes reading through several times. Like I noted, I've actually got several videos on Natural Law and Thomas Aquinas, so you might watch them all the way through. I'd also not say "I'm just not understanding any of this" -- you have nothing to build upon or work with if you tell yourself (or others) you don't understand ANY of it. Figure out what you do understand, and start chipping away at the parts you don't

[@mruiz1994]

Thanks! That sounds like to good input. I'll watch the videos and see what i can get out of it.

[@paulkruger5456]

Very nice, thank you!

[@GregoryBSadler]

+Paul Kruger You're welcome!

[@jinneferdeleon5781]

Hello, I have a question about in eternal law. Are all human things subject to it? Thank you, I hope you can notice it❤️

[@GregoryBSadler]

For Thomas, yep

[@jinneferdeleon5781]

@@GregoryBSadler why it is subject to thomas? Can you explain it for me? Sorry if I am disturb you, i am really struggling for that things.

[@GregoryBSadler]

@@jinneferdeleon5781 Not to Thomas. For Thomas. Think about what "eternal law" means and how Thomas writes about it. You ought to be reading the text

[@snehasebastian5266]

So much better than the text! Much easier to understand and comprehend. Thank you for making it simple !

[@GregoryBSadler]

You're welcome - but I encourage people to keep working at the text, not to use videos as a substitute for reading

[@iwatchsomevideos]

Professor Sadler, you mentioned a lecture at the Culinary earlier this week. Is that the culinary institute of America? Do you teach at vasser? I attended the CIA. Oh and my answer for unique human doings is prostitution. That’s unique. But I think cooking is probably best, considering it changed our primitive brains. It is the difference. Thanks for the lecture!!!

[@GregoryBSadler]

You realize this video is from years ago, right? I taught at Marist, where that video was filmed. My wife at that time, worked at the CIA

[@monkeywrench4169]

Man, I have to say I reject most of what's discussed here regarding the differences between animals and man. Some do use language. Some do go to school. The fox knows problem solving and logic. The bird knows music. I'd say 1- we can make fire. 2- we NEED clothes 3. We make things

[@GregoryBSadler]

Yep. Presenting Thomas Aquinas' views here, rather than focusing on what contemporary animal behavior studies seem to show at a rudimentary level.

[@wildeirishpoet]

Agree, my dog has more moral intelligence and sympathy than all humanity!Might want to restructure the hierarchy of being ;-)

[@marksage6247]

Well... Animals do obey natural law and nothing more. They are the master of honest living.

[@hdjsjskgsuajaja64]

what is the difference of hylomorphic and corporeal im lost..

[@GregoryBSadler]

+Hdjsjsk Gsuajaja That's not relevant to this video. Sounds like you might be looking for help with the topic. Here's my page for tutorials: reasonio.wordpress.com/tutorials/

[@lionsinescanor373]

This is very usefull

[@GregoryBSadler]

Glad to read it

[@kelseybarlow3406]

why is the eternal law not stated in the Bible?

[@GregoryBSadler]

You'll want to read Thomas' discussions of eternal law and divine law in the Summa

[@nanapadab1]

Eternal law is unknown to men. However, part of eternal law is revealed through holy scriptures...that part of law is called as divine law

[@GregoryBSadler]

Again, you'll want to actually read Thomas Aquinas' text

[@fezik82]

Why is 'Trinity' not stated in the Bible? Yet we find it in the raw data which the Bible sets forth.

[@grmalinda6251]

Animals do not appreciate humor and beauty.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Perhaps

[@lucillebonds4332]

Laughing?