Maritain, Jacques
Natural Law: Reflections on Theory and Practice
- ISBN 13:
- 9781890318680
- author:
- Maritain, Jacques
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- St Augustines Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 106
- Genre:
- Ethics & Moral Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jacques Maritain's essays on natural law and natural rights offer a clear statement of his theory, providing a middle ground between individualism and collectivism. Written during a time of growing cultural diversity and pluralism, these reflections continue to be relevant today.
The collection includes four essays that explore Maritain's distinctive views on moral philosophy, aesthetics, and mystical belief. The first essay introduces his theory of connatural knowledge, while the second provides metaphysical arguments for natural law. The third essay examines the roots of natural law and its relationship to other kinds of law and human rights.
Maritain's personalist and integral humanist approach is also evident in this work, as he extends his understanding of human rights to include those of civic and social individuals.
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