Natural Law Jurisprudence: A Primer

Natural Law Jurisprudence: A Primer

Professor Robert George presents a philosophical discussion about the nature of law. What do we mean when we speak about “law”? Is the concept of rights useful or confusing? What are the traditional or classical theories about jurisprudence?

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5 of 9: Can Natural Law Change When Human Nature Is Constant? [No. 86]

Professor Lee Strang explains that there are some ways that law remains constant but other ways in which the law must change. Natural law itself doesn’t change but the positive law that is premised on natural law principles adapts to changing circu ... Professor Lee Strang explains that there are some ways that law remains constant but other ways in which the law must change. Natural law itself doesn’t change but the positive law that is premised on natural law principles adapts to changing circumstances. Professor Strang discusses the example of landlord-tenant law. The common law structure has generally remained unchanged but the application and expectations of the laws have changed with the standard of modern living.

Lee J. Strang is the John W. Stoepler Professor of Law & Values at the University of Toledo College of Law.

As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

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