
It's My Right: What are Natural Rights and What Rights Do We Have? | V. Bradley Lewis
The Thomistic Institute
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The Thomistic Perspective on Natural Rights
The chapter explores Thomas Aquinas's views on natural rights, emphasizing the focus on duties, the common good, and our relationship with others. It discusses Aquinas's stance on religious freedom, coercion into the Christian faith, and the interpretation of natural rights in a modern context. Furthermore, it delves into Aquinas's perspectives on private property, theft, and the challenges of aligning Thomistic theories with modern rights-based political institutions.
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