This document provides an overview of the evolution of natural law theories from ancient Greek philosophy to modern times. It discusses the key ideas and influences on natural law from Plato and Aristotle, Roman law traditions, Christian theology including Aquinas's hierarchical conception, and the development of social contract theories in response to the Reformation. The document is intended to lay the foundation for further exploration of natural law, especially Aquinas's classical theory and modern versions proposed by Fuller and Finnis.
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JURISPRUDENCE NOTES:
NATURAL LAW
Elise G. Nalbandian*
This document provides an overview of the evolution of natural law theories from ancient Greek philosophy to modern times. It discusses the key ideas and influences on natural law from Plato and Aristotle, Roman law traditions, Christian theology including Aquinas's hierarchical conception, and the development of social contract theories in response to the Reformation. The document is intended to lay the foundation for further exploration of natural law, especially Aquinas's classical theory and modern versions proposed by Fuller and Finnis.
This document provides an overview of the evolution of natural law theories from ancient Greek philosophy to modern times. It discusses the key ideas and influences on natural law from Plato and Aristotle, Roman law traditions, Christian theology including Aquinas's hierarchical conception, and the development of social contract theories in response to the Reformation. The document is intended to lay the foundation for further exploration of natural law, especially Aquinas's classical theory and modern versions proposed by Fuller and Finnis.