A Natural Law Approach to Normativity Contributor(s): Donnelly, Bebhinn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138259063 ISBN-13: 9781138259065 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $61.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
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BISAC Categories: - Law | Natural Law - Law | Jurisprudence |
Dewey: 340.112 |
Physical Information: 174 pages |
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Publisher Description: 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: Provides a clear definition of nature' in this context Contrasts the work of Hume and Kant regarding the is/ought' issue Examines the approach in traditional natural law Presents a full discussion of Finnis and the departure from traditional natural law Proposes a new, natural law approach to normativity, drawing on the strengths of traditional natural law theory 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. |