- New
-
Topics
- All Categories
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Value Theory
- Science, Logic, and Mathematics
- Science, Logic, and Mathematics
- Logic and Philosophy of Logic
- Philosophy of Biology
- Philosophy of Cognitive Science
- Philosophy of Computing and Information
- Philosophy of Mathematics
- Philosophy of Physical Science
- Philosophy of Social Science
- Philosophy of Probability
- General Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Science, Misc
- History of Western Philosophy
- Philosophical Traditions
- Philosophy, Misc
- Other Academic Areas
- Journals
- Submit material
- More
Natural Law Theory
In Dennis M. Patterson (ed.), A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory. Blackwell. pp. 209–227 (1996)
Abstract
This chapter contains sections titled: Traditional Natural Law Theory Modern Natural Law Theory Conclusion References.Author's Profile
contemporary schools and perspectives natural law theory ‐ long and distinguished history “Traditional” natural law theory ‐ arguments for existence of a “higher law” traditional approach to natural law and Thomas Aquinas Aquinas's four different laws ‐ the eternal law, natural law, divine law, and human (positive) law Natural law in early modern Europe differences between right and wrong ‐ cannot be drawn at level of basic goods Finnis, moving from basic goods to moral choices ‐ series of intermediate principles Ronald Dworkin, influential English‐language legal theorist “traditional natural law theory” and “modern natural law theory”
Other Versions
No versions found
My notes
Similar books and articles
Natural law theory.Mark C. Murphy - 2004 - In Martin P. Golding & William A. Edmundson (eds.), The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell. pp. 15--28.
Continental perspectives on natural law theory and legal positivism.Jes Bjarup - 2004 - In Martin P. Golding & William A. Edmundson (eds.), The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell. pp. 287--299.
Natural law theory.Brian Bix - 1996 - In Dennis M. Patterson (ed.), A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory. Blackwell.
The disintegration of natural law theory: Aquinas to Finnis.Pauline C. Westerman - 1998 - New York: Brill.
Hierarchies of basic goods and sins according to Aquinas’ natural law theory.Lingchang Gui - 2022 - HTS Theological Studies 78 (4):6.
Criticism of Finnis's Natural Law Theory.Mohammad Hosein Tlebi - 2009 - Journal of Philosophical Theological Research 10 (39):61-74.
Research Handbook on Natural Law Theory.Jonathan Crowe & Constance Youngwon Lee (eds.) - 2019 - Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing.
Natural Law Theory: Contemporary Essays.N. MacCormick & Natural Law - 1992 - In Robert P. George (ed.), Natural law theory: contemporary essays. New York: Oxford University Press.
Natural law theory and constitutionalism.Gerard V. Bradley - 2017 - In George Duke & Robert P. George (eds.), The Cambridge companion to natural law jurisprudence. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Analytics
Added to PP
2023-06-15
Downloads
28 (#781,264)
6 months
11 (#305,870)
2023-06-15
Downloads
28 (#781,264)
6 months
11 (#305,870)
Historical graph of downloads
Author's Profile
Citations of this work
The Folk Concept of Law: Law Is Intrinsically Moral.Brian Flanagan & Ivar R. Hannikainen - 2022 - Australasian Journal of Philosophy 100 (1):165-179.
The experimental philosophy of law: New ways, old questions, and how not to get lost.Karolina Magdalena Prochownik - 2021 - Philosophy Compass 16 (12):e12791.
PhilPapers logo by Andrea Andrews and Meghan Driscoll.
This site uses cookies and Google Analytics (see our terms & conditions for details regarding the privacy implications). Use of this site is subject to terms & conditions.
All rights reserved by The PhilPapers Foundation
Server: philpapers-web-667477cd97-qfrlh dc2