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Full Idea
Laws human must be made according to the general laws of Nature.
Gist of Idea
Human laws must accord with the general laws of Nature
Source
Richard Hooker (Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity [1593], III s.9), quoted by John Locke - Second Treatise of Government
Book Ref
Locke,John: 'Two Treatises of Government' [Everyman 1988], p.186
A Reaction
The point simply seems to be that they won't get assent from the public if they are not in accord with natural justice. Positivists say you can make any damned law you like.
Related Idea
Idea 19896 It is not a law if not endorsed by the public [Hooker,R]