The Natural Law Reader

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The Natural Law Reader delves into the enduring concept of natural law, exploring its foundations, developments, and applications throughout history. The book compiles influential writings and perspectives from various thinkers, offering readers an insightful examination of how natural law intersects with moral and ethical considerations in society. Perfect for philosophy enthusiasts, it provides a critical lens on how legal and moral principles are intertwined.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the foundational principles that govern human behaviour, ethics, and morality. It's particularly appealing to those interested in exploring how natural law has influenced philosophical thought and legal systems throughout history.

The Natural Law Reader presents a representative and wide-ranging series of readings related to the classical Natural Law tradition in the modern world, which draws upon the metaphysical and ethical categories first put forth and developed by Aristotle and Aquinas.

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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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The Natural Law Reader is highly regarded for its contribution to the resurgence of interest in natural law tradition. Reviewers appreciate its comprehensive selection of essays that cater to both seasoned academics and newcomers within the fields of jurisprudence, ethics, and political philosophy. The anthology is considered an invaluable addition to the literature on the subject.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444333213

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Jacqueline A. Laing
Edited by Russell Wilcox

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 703g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Jacqueline A. Laing is Senior Lecturer in Law at LondonMetropolitan University. She has a doctorate in Jurisprudence fromthe University of Oxford and first degrees in philosophy and lawfrom the Australian National University. A barrister of the HighCourt of Australia and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Englandand Wales, Dr. Laing writes on a wide range of subjects inphilosophy, law and jurisprudence. Russell Wilcox is Visiting Professor in Law at theUniversity of Navarre, where he is also a ResearchFellow in its newly established Institute of Culture andSociety. He is a barrister of Gray s Inn and has a PhD fromthe University of London.