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Single Idea 19897

[from 'Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity' by Richard Hooker, in 25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 2. The Law / c. Natural law ]

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 Reference

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]