The Natural Law Reader
The Natural Law Reader by Jacqueline A. Laing, published by John Wiley & Sons on September 23, 2013, is a comprehensive collection of readings that delve into the classical Natural Law tradition. This 464-page volume presents a selection of texts in metaphysics, jurisprudence, politics, and ethics, offering a structured overview of the natural law position and its relevance in both ancient and modern contexts.
Readers will encounter a thoughtful exploration of the ideas developed by Aristotle and Aquinas, highlighting the historical significance and contemporary implications of Natural Law. The book encourages reflection on the resurgence of interest in virtue ethics and human rights, providing a focal point for discussions surrounding these critical philosophical themes.
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The Natural Law Reader features a selection of readings in metaphysics, jurisprudence, politics, and ethics that are all related to the classical Natural Law tradition in the modern world.
- Features a concise presentation of the natural law position that offers the reader a focal point for discussion of ancient and contemporary ideas in the natural law tradition
- Draws upon the metaphysical and ethical categories put forth and developed by Aristotle and Aquinas
- Points to the historical significance and contemporary relevance of the Natural Law tradition
- Reflects on a revival of interest in the tradition of virtue ethics and human rights
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