Beschreibung:
This is the classic study of the history and continuing philosophical values of the law of nature. D'Entreves discerned three distinct sources that have contributed to the development of natural law: Roman law teachings, Christian beliefs regarding law, and egalitarian and revolutionary theories of the Enlightenment. Now regarded as a classic work, Natural Law has exercised considerable influence over the course of Anglo-American legal theory in the past forty years. The statements of Clarence Thomas during his 1991 Senate confirmation hearings show that the law of nature still holds powerful appeal in defining judicial rules.
1: Introduction; 2: A Universal System of Laws; 3: A Rational Foundation of Ethics; 4: A Theory of Natural Rights; 5: The Essence of Law; 6: Law and Morals; 7: The Ideal Law; 8: Conclusion