Natural Law: Reflections On Theory & Practice
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At the intersection of philosophy, theology, and jurisprudence stands a work that remains one of the most penetrating defenses of natural law theory in the modern era. Jacques Maritain, the preeminent Thomistic philosopher of the twentieth century, argues with rigorous clarity that human rights and moral order are not arbitrary social constructs but are grounded in a universal, objective moral law discoverable by human reason. Edited and introduced by William Sweet, this collection presents Maritain's most essential writings on natural law, assembling his key arguments into a coherent and accessible framework that speaks directly to the enduring tensions between positive law, human dignity, and political authority. Maritain's prose is at once scholarly and passionate, carrying the full weight of the Thomistic tradition while engaging urgently with the political crises of the twentieth century — from totalitarianism to the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to which Maritain himself contributed. His thought illuminates the profound question of whether justice can exist without a transcendent foundation, and his answer challenges readers across philosophical and theological traditions alike. For anyone grappling with the moral underpinnings of law and civilization, this volume is an indispensable and profoundly provocative guide.
Author: Jacques Maritain
Format: Paperback
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of philosophy, theology, and jurisprudence stands a work that remains one of the most penetrating defenses of natural law theory in the modern era. Jacques Maritain, the preeminent Thomistic philosopher of the twentieth century, argues with rigorous clarity that human rights and moral order are not arbitrary social constructs but are grounded in a universal, objective moral law discoverable by human reason. Edited and introduced by William Sweet, this collection presents Maritain's most essential writings on natural law, assembling his key arguments into a coherent and accessible framework that speaks directly to the enduring tensions between positive law, human dignity, and political authority. Maritain's prose is at once scholarly and passionate, carrying the full weight of the Thomistic tradition while engaging urgently with the political crises of the twentieth century — from totalitarianism to the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to which Maritain himself contributed. His thought illuminates the profound question of whether justice can exist without a transcendent foundation, and his answer challenges readers across philosophical and theological traditions alike. For anyone grappling with the moral underpinnings of law and civilization, this volume is an indispensable and profoundly provocative guide.