Some critics of originalism fault it on natural-law grounds. Their critiques are wanting. Constitutional theorists on the right are engaged in a debate about the moral foundations of originalism ...

ALC’s critique rests on a number of misunderstandings of my position and of the natural-law tradition. His front-line argument is that, because I have argued that the people of a society hold ...

The natural law obtains everywhere and always, but it is also always expressed legally in concrete situations. Thus the positive law—the law enacted in a particular place—is dependent on and ...

Historical Development. The theory of natural law is rooted in ancient history, developed by Aristotle, Cicero, and their contemporaries within the Stoic School of Hellenistic philosophy.

In 1776, there was only one power higher than the King of England, and the colonists appealed to him, the Author of the natural law. Further, ...

Vatican City, Oct 5, 2007 / 07:42 am. This morning Pope Benedict XVI spoke with great force about how the study of natural law guarantees freedom and guards the dignity of all people.

Taxation and Natural Law. By John Bates Clark. October 1911 Issue. Share. Save. TAXATION is baffled by natural laws which, in a blind way, it is trying to follow.

Amherst College law professor Hadley Arkes talked about the idea of natural law and its importance to our Constitution. He was in conversation with federal appeals court judge Neomi Rao. This ...

Princeton University Professor Robert George gave a speech on natural law and human freedom at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. He expounded on the implications natural law theory has ...

Natural law in Catholic tradition does not simply derive from natural reason. It also connects to Christian heritage. However, natural law in Catholic tradition is not derived from natural reason ...

Natural Law Party's Presidential Candidate NPR's Guy Raz reports on the Natural Law Party's nominating convention in Northern Virginia. John Hagelin is the party's candidate for president.