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2 days ago · Natural law (Latin: ius naturale, lex naturalis) is a system of law based on a close observation of natural order and human nature, from which values, thought by the proponents of this concept to be intrinsic to human nature, can be deduced and applied independently of positive law (the express enacted laws of a state or society).
5 days ago · The development of natural law is one of the most influential parts of Thomist philosophy. Aquinas says that "[the law of nature] is nothing other than the light of the intellect planted in us by God, by which we know what should be done and what should be avoided. God gave this light and this law in creation...
Apr 23, 2024 · It’s partly paradoxical, but natural law is designed to promote what would occur naturally without the intervention of a governing authority. Specifically, individual creativity and voluntary associations promote independent actions and local solutions to a society’s problems.
Apr 16, 2024 · In his talk, Alicea explored how recent efforts to connect constitutional theory to natural law diverge from those of the past, what explains natural law’s ascendancy, and the broader implications of this rise.
6 days ago · The panelist discussed the book’s premise that Protestants can hold to a form of natural law without abandoning the authority of Scripture. Three questions raised during the panel highlight the distinctiveness of a Protestant approach to natural law. How Can Natural Law Benefit Protestants?
2 days ago · Introduction In the realm of philosophy and jurisprudence, the concept of natural law has long been a subject of intrigue and debate. Rooted in the idea that there exists a higher, universal law that governs human behavior, natural law has profound implications for ethics, politics, and the legal system. This article delves into the intricacies […]
Apr 21, 2024 · Emmerich de Vattel (born April 25, 1714, Couvet, Neuchâtel, Switz.—died Dec. 28, 1767, Neuchâtel) was a Swiss jurist who, in Le Droit des gens (1758; “The Law of Nations”), applied a theory of natural law to international relations.
