

St Thomas Aquinas on Natural Law: The Contemporary Relevance of a Medieval Idea | Prof. Kenneth Kemp
Apr 21, 2020
Prof. Kenneth Kemp discusses St. Thomas Aquinas' natural law theory, exploring its impact on ethics, law, and government. The podcast delves into the significance of objective moral principles, the role of religion in moral reasoning, and the intersections between divine, eternal, and human law. It also addresses civil disobedience, judicial review, and the application of natural law in American courts.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Exploration of St. Thomas Aquinas' Concept of Law and Morality
04:33 • 22min
Exploring Natural Law and its Relation to Divine and Human Law
26:05 • 11min
Exploring Civil Disobedience and Judicial Review of Laws
37:08 • 2min
Analyzing American Courts' Approach to Constitutional Review Through Historical Cases
39:33 • 2min
Judicial Review and Natural Law in the Modern Judicial System
41:59 • 7min