Grounding Moral Obligations in Aquinas's Metaethics

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Moral obligations arise from a combination of human nature and practical reasoning, emphasizing both natural and non-natural factors.
Aquinas's view navigates the debate between moral naturalism and non-naturalism, providing a unique interpretation of obligations.
The essay argues that while human nature informs moral obligations, it does not solely dictate specific duties or actions.
It highlights the complexity of grounding moral obligations in both natural laws and personal reasoning, offering a comprehensive approach.

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This essay describes how moral obligations arise from Aquinas's natural law and practical reasoning.

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