el, second was an ethical, in which one leads a good life, and the third and highest level was called the leap of faith, the religious level.2) Is natural theology a science? Why or why not?When determining whether or not natural theology is a science or not, we encounter many different opinions. Some may argue yes, while others argue no. The definition of Philosophy comes into play here. Philosophy- the science which studies all things in their ultimate causes by the light of natural reason. Aristotle defines science as knowledge of things through its causes. Based upon these two definitions along with the Scientific Theory- observation, hypothesis, expermintation = natural law, natural theology is considered a science.Natural law begins with nature. Nature determines the kinds of activities a thing can perform. It is the essence of a thing, viewed from the point of view of the source activity. Natural theology follows an ordinary common sense understanding of reality. Certain activities follow from the nature of a thing. For example a rock acts like a rock, a dog like a dog. We come to know the nature of the rock or dog by the acts which each performs; things may be good according tot here nature.In order to object a natural law we have to realize how we interpret nature and how the nature of the evolving thing may evolve. Yet when applying this to human nature, we see that human nature always exists by the way nature may evolve around humans. When looking at natural theology it is important to keep in mind principles such as morality, and other principles that deal with human behavior.If natural theology is the study of human nature, which leads to natural law, it fulfills the definition of a science and scientific method and therefore, from that aspect there must be a science in those specific terms.5) How does Plotinus relate to Plato? What does he emphasize? What is his influence on Augustine?Plato and Plotinus rela...
