St Thomas Aquinas on Natural Law: The Contemporary Relevance of a Medieval Idea | Prof. Kenneth Kemp
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploring Natural Law and its Relation to Divine and Human Law
Delving into St. Thomas Aquinas's concept of natural law and its comparison to Aristotle and Kant's views, the chapter examines the intersections and distinctions between divine law, eternal law, and human law, emphasizing the role of moral principles for the common good. It also touches on the importance of legislators being guided by natural law to avoid overstepping moral boundaries and the implications for civil disobedience and conscientious refusal in such scenarios.
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