A Natural Law Approach to Normativity

By Bebhinn Donnelly

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138259063
• ISBN13: 9781138259065
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"