Canonical jurisprudential theory generally follows the principles of Aristotelian-Thomistic legal philosophy. While the term "law" is never explicitly defined in the Code, the Catechism of the Catholic Church cites Aquinas in defining law as "...an ordinance of reason for the common good, promulgated by the one who is in charge of the community" and reformulates it as "...a rule of conduct enacted by competent authority for the sake of the common good." COUNT 5
QSN1 What school of thought serves as a model for canon theory? ANS1 Aristotelian-Thomistic QSN2 Which philosopher is quoted by the Catechism? ANS2 Aquinas QSN3 What word is not specifically given meaning in the Code of the Church? ANS3 law QSN4 What does Aquinas define as the aim toward which law is working? ANS4 the common good QSN5 What term expresses the idea of law derived from Aquinas as interpreted by the Catechism? ANS5 a rule of conduct