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Notre Dame Law School

2000

Natural law

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How Persuasive Is Natural Law Theory, Kent Greenawalt Aug 2000

How Persuasive Is Natural Law Theory, Kent Greenawalt

Notre Dame Law Review

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On The Dividing Line Between Natural Law Theory And Legal Positivism, Brian Bix Aug 2000

On The Dividing Line Between Natural Law Theory And Legal Positivism, Brian Bix

Notre Dame Law Review

No abstract provided.


Kelsen And Aquinas On The Natural-Law Doctrine, Robert P. George Aug 2000

Kelsen And Aquinas On The Natural-Law Doctrine, Robert P. George

Notre Dame Law Review

No abstract provided.


Natural Law, Marriage, And The Thought Of Karol Wojtyla, John J. Coughlin Jan 2000

Natural Law, Marriage, And The Thought Of Karol Wojtyla, John J. Coughlin

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This Article examines the loss of the natural law perspective from legal theory and the movement towards liberal theory. The Article continues by analyzing two features of the natural law tradition as described in the philosophical writings of Karol Wojtyla. The first feature concerns marriage and family as the fundamental human community. The second considers marriage as a virtuous relationship. The Article concludes with practical suggestions for the legal profession and legal education with regard to counseling clients about marriage.