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Logos and the Foundation of Natural Rights

The concept of logos, representing the human capacity to impose order on chaos, is fundamentally linked to the divine essence, as humans are made in the image of the deity. This connection underlines that our understanding of natural rights is anchored in ancient myths, particularly those from Sumeria. The political implications of such myths are significant, serving as a foundation for societal structures. In Sumeria, the emperor embodied the divine will, functioning as a representative of the god Marduk, thereby intertwining political authority with the cosmos and mythological narratives.

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