What We Can't Not Talk About On Natural Law and Why it is for Everyone, a conversation with Professor J. Budziszewski
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Nov 28, 2024 
Join Professor J. Budziszewski, a renowned expert in ethics and political philosophy from UT Austin, as he unpacks the concept of Natural Law and its relevance for all. He navigates the complexities of how Natural Law influences legal theory and moral authority, emphasizing its universal truths. The conversation touches on the emotional consequences of our choices and the challenges of self-introspection. Budziszewski highlights the importance of understanding our actions for human flourishing, connecting ancient philosophical roots to modern well-being.
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Natural Law and Subjectivity
- Then-Senator Biden insinuated that Judge Clarence Thomas would use natural law as a pretext for personal opinions.
- Many, including legal positivists, believe natural law is subjective and replaces judicial decisions based on legal text.
Natural Law: Morality and Human Design
- Natural law is the moral law understood through human design, not solely from religious texts.
- It explains why religious moral pronouncements make intuitive sense.
Four Ways Nature Teaches
- Natural law is revealed through deep conscience, recognition of a designer, details of human design (social nature, marriage, family), and natural consequences.
- These aspects are intuitively understood by people.
