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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9 of 9: Is Natural Law Relevant in a Mature Legal System? [No. 86]

Is the natural law tradition still relevant in a comprehensive positive legal system? Professor Lee Strang argues that although a natural law interpretation is not invoked for common legal questions, it can still be useful to understand the larger m ... Is the natural law tradition still relevant in a comprehensive positive legal system? Professor Lee Strang argues that although a natural law interpretation is not invoked for common legal questions, it can still be useful to understand the larger meaning and purpose of laws.

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

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