Contemporary Natural Law Theory: Finnis and Beyond
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| Article Title | Contemporary Natural Law Theory: Finnis and Beyond |
|---|---|
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Crowe, Jonathan |
| Journal Title | USQ Law Society Law Review |
| Journal Citation | 5 (1), pp. 5-22 |
| Number of Pages | 18 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publisher | University of Southern Queensland Law Society |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| ISSN | 2653-1100 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://issuu.com/usqls_lawreview/docs/usqls_law_review_volume_5_issue_1_2024_-_final_ed |
| Abstract | One of the main factors driving the contemporary revival of natural law theory was the publication of John Finnis’s important book, Natural Law and Natural Rights, in 1980. This article begins by discussing some of Finnis’s most enduring contributions to natural law thought. I focus here on three main ideas: the central case methodology; the foundational role of basic goods; and the role of law in promoting the common good. The article then moves to some significant developments in recent work on natural law theory. I show how these developments have put pressure on the core components of Finnis’s theory and discuss what they tell us about natural law thought beyond the Finnisian paradigm. |
| Keywords | Contemporary Natural Law |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 480410. Legal theory, jurisprudence and legal interpretation |
| Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author/creator. |
| Byline Affiliations | School of Law and Justice |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z9456/contemporary-natural-law-theory-finnis-and-beyond
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