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A Neurological Foundation For Freedom, Nita A. Farahany
A Neurological Foundation For Freedom, Nita A. Farahany
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Judicial Decision Making In A World Of Natural Law And Natural Rights, George C. Christie
Judicial Decision Making In A World Of Natural Law And Natural Rights, George C. Christie
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This article was my contribution to a symposium celebrating the achievements of John Finnis held at the Villanova University School of Law. Finnis’ greatest work is his Natural Law and Natural Rights. I agree with Finnis’ rejection of an approach to natural law which focuses on the notion of natural rights. Finnis’ approach instead focuses on a natural law that is based on the idea that there are certain basic human goods such as the search for knowledge, the maintenance of life, the sharing of fellowship with other human beings, the capacity to enjoy aesthetic experiences, and the exercise …
The Intersection Of Law And Ethics In Cyberwar: Some Reflections, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.
The Intersection Of Law And Ethics In Cyberwar: Some Reflections, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.
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The purpose of this short essay is to reflect upon a few issues that illustrate how legal and ethical issues intersect in the cyber realm. Such an intersection should not be especially surprising., Historian Geoffrey Best insists, “[I]t must never be forgotten that the law of war, wherever it began at all, began mainly as a matter of religion and ethics . . . “It began in ethics” Best says “and it has kept one foot in ethics ever since.” Understanding that relationship is vital to appreciating the full scope of the responsibilities of a cyber-warrior in the 21st century.