Natural Law

Natural Law: An Introduction to Legal Philosophy (...

This is the classic study of the history and continuing philosophical valuesof the law of nature. D’Entrves discerned three distinct sources that havecontributed to the development of natural law: Roman law teachings, Christian beliefs regarding law, and egalitarian and revolutionary theoriesof the Enlightenment. Now regarded as a classic work, Natural Law has exercised considerable infl uence over the course of...

Natural Law: The Foundation of an Orderly Economic...

This innovative book illustrates the value of appeals to a governing, natural law and attendant principles such as the common good, subsidiarity, hierarchy, spiritual welfare, the reciprocity of freedom and authority, and the cultivation of personal moral and intellectual virtue. Natural Law is sure to appeal to all scholars, professionals, and all those interested in the cultivation of personal moral and intellectual...

Natural Resources Law and Policy, 2d Edition (Univ...

This law school casebook instructs students on natural resources law and policy. The book covers a wide range of natural resources — from forests and wildlife to oceans and rivers — with problems exercises and case studies for students to sharpen their understanding of the issues. The book begins with an exploration of the economic, scientific, political and ethical considerations that drive natural resource...

Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the D...

Conventional wisdom holds that the theology and social ethics of the Reformed tradition stand at odds with concepts of natural law and the two kingdoms. This volume challenges that conventional wisdom through a study of Reformed social thought from the Reformation to the present. / The strength of this book is the overwhelming amount of historical evidence, judiciously analyzed and assessed, that positions the Reformed...

In Defense of Natural Law...

In Making Men Moral, his 1995 book, George questioned the central doctrines of liberal jurisprudence and political theory. In his new work he extends his critique of liberalism, and also goes beyond it to show how contemporary natural law theory provides a superior way of thinking about basic problems of justice and political morality. Students as well as scholars in law, political science, and philosophy will find...

Written on the Heart: The Case for Natural Law...

Written on the Heart expounds the work of the leading architects of theory on natural law, including Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and John Locke. It also takes up contemporary philosophy, running against the tide of pluralism that abhors natural...

10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Manage...

Written for anyone who suffers from “time famine,” this essential handbook provides simple, effective methods for successfully taking control of one’s hours–and one’s life. Smith shows how, by managing time better, anyone can lead a happier, more confident and fulfilled...

Natural Resources Law: Placed Based Book of Cases ...

By using specific examples from locations across the country, authors Klein, Cheever, and Birdsong evoke the intensity of debate that arises out of disputes over natural resources. Creating context through a place-based approach, the authors illuminate policy and breathe life into statutory interpretation. Students from every part of the country will find something to relate to their own experience in the...

Natural Law in Jurisprudence and Politics (Cambrid...

Natural law is a perennial though poorly represented and understood issue in political philosophy and the philosophy of law. Mark C. Murphy argues that the central thesis of natural law jurisprudence–that law is backed by decisive reasons for compliance–sets the agenda for natural law political philosophy, which demonstrates how law gains its binding force by way of the common good of the political community. ...