In Defence of Natural Law

Description
In Making Men Moral, his 1995 book, George questioned the central doctrines of liberal jurisprudence and political theory. In his new work he extends his critique of liberalism, and also goes beyond it to show how contemporary natural law theory provides a superior way of thinking about basic problems of justice and political morality. Students as well as scholars in law, political science, and philosophy will find George's arguments stimulating, challenging, and compelling. Features
Demonstrates the contemporary relevance of natural law theory
Addresses topical and controversial issues eg abortion and homosexuality
Reviews
"These essays by one of America's leading legal and political theorists bring freshness, intellectual rigor, and moral seriousness to the analysis of the great issues of the day--from abortion to religious freedom to the relations among nations.... In Defense of Natural Law is a must read for anyone in search of a better public philosophy."--Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard University

"On every front, George shows himself to be a champion of the first order: his arguments display analytic rigor, penetrating insight, honesty and graciousness towards his adversaries, moral seriousness, and rare moral courage."--In Defense of Natural Law

"Robert George has done more than anyone else in modern jurisprudence to explore the implications of natural law for American constitutional structures and for issues of public policy and public morality . . . This is natural law philosophy at its best."--Jeremy Waldron, Columbia University

"Robert George's writings have, I must admit, made me very nervous about my commitments to liberalism."--Jeffrie G. Murphy, Arizona State University

"These essays by one of America's leading legal and political theorists bring freshness, intellectual rigor and moral seriousness to the analysis of the great issues of the day--from abortion to religious freedom to the relations among nations . . . In Defense of Natural Law is a must read for anyone in search of a better public philosophy."--Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard University