Thomas Aquinas Ethical Theoretical Analysis

Thomas Aquinas’ ethic theory helps us understand why doping in sport might be considered unethical. According to his principle of Natural Law, “we ought to perform those actions that promote the values specified by the natural inclinations of human beings” (Mizzoni 47). He further develops on four essential human goods: our own life, procreation, sociability and our inclination to understand. Throughout the 20th century, certain athletes have violated some of those goods. When we look at the case of Thomas Hicks we recognize why doping is immoral. This runner put his own life in danger by abusing of a performance-enhancing drug. His behaviors went against the rationale of self-preservation because it caused harmed to his body. He violated