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| − | '''Natural Law''' is the concept that there is inherent in nature a set of laws, perhaps created by [[God]], to which humans must adhere. These laws are considered to be self-evident, in that they are able to been observed by everyone. It is debated whether or not natural law actually exists. | + | '''Natural Law''' is the concept that there is inherent in nature a set of laws, perhaps created by [[God]], to which humans must adhere. These laws are considered to be self-evident, in that they are able to been observed by everyone. It is debated whether or not natural law actually exists; in particular, it conflicts with [[sola scriptura]].<ref>[http://www.mun.ca/animus/1998vol3/kirby3.htm Richard Hooker's Discourse on Natural Law in the Context of the Magisterial Reformation]</ref> |
These are distinguished from [[physical law]] in that they can be broken or disobeyed, and from [[civil law]] and [[common law]] by the fact that they have no enforcement agencies. However, it can be argued that it forms the foundation for many legal systems in the world. | These are distinguished from [[physical law]] in that they can be broken or disobeyed, and from [[civil law]] and [[common law]] by the fact that they have no enforcement agencies. However, it can be argued that it forms the foundation for many legal systems in the world. | ||
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*[[Thomas Hobbes]] | *[[Thomas Hobbes]] | ||
*[[John Locke]] | *[[John Locke]] | ||
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[[Category:Law]] | [[Category:Law]] | ||
[[Category:Philosophy]] | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 17:28, May 29, 2008
It has been suggested that [[::Natural law theory|Natural law theory]] be merged with this article or section. (Discuss)
Natural Law is the concept that there is inherent in nature a set of laws, perhaps created by God, to which humans must adhere. These laws are considered to be self-evident, in that they are able to been observed by everyone. It is debated whether or not natural law actually exists; in particular, it conflicts with sola scriptura.[1]
These are distinguished from physical law in that they can be broken or disobeyed, and from civil law and common law by the fact that they have no enforcement agencies. However, it can be argued that it forms the foundation for many legal systems in the world.