A Natural Law Approach to Normativity (Hardcover, New Ed)

Exploring the relationship between natural law theory and the philosophy of law, Bebhinn Donnelly proposes a new approach to natural law theory - one which addresses some of the tradition's shortcomings and advances further its approach to Hume's dichotomy. Key features: c Provides a clear definition of `nature' in this context c Contrasts the work of Hume and Kant regarding the `is/ought' issue c Examines the approach in traditional natural law c Presents a full discussion of Finnis and the departure from traditional natural law c Proposes a new, natural law approach to normativity, drawing on the strengths of traditional natural law theory c Illustrates how natural law may provide a normative base for law A Natural Law Approach to Normativity presents an original perspective on natural law theory and will be of interest to academics in philosophy of law, moral/political philosophy, natural law theorists, and students of jurisprudence internationally.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Bebhinn Donnelly
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	174
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-4313-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Jurisprudence & philosophy of law Books > Philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7546-4313-1
Barcode:	9780754643135

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