Round 4: Tossup 5

This philosopher defined human law as law “acquired by the effort of reason[ing]” (10[1])from natural law, which is our understanding of God’s eternal law. Philippa Foot introduced the trolley problem in a paper on this philosopher’s distinction between intended and foreseen consequences, called the doctrine of double effect. (10[1])Proper authority, just cause, and rightful intention are this (-5[1])philosopher’s three conditions for just war. (10[2])This Scholastic philosopher argued that every motion is caused by another motion, so there must be an “unmoved mover,” in the first (10[1])of his “five ways” proving (10[1])the existence of God. For 10 (10[1])points, name this medieval philosopher who wrote Summa Theologica. ■END■ (10[1])

Back to tossups

Buzzes

Summary