Natural Law, Liberal Religion, and Freedom of Association: James Luther Adams on the Problem of Jurisprudence
In contrast to classical natural law theory and traditional individualist liberalism, James Luther Adams develops a version of natural law doctrine grounded in liberal religion. In its ontological dimension, his natural law doctrine is derived from a communal understanding of the character of realit...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley-Blackwell
1992
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Journal of religious ethics
Year: 1992, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 179-207 |
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| Summary: | In contrast to classical natural law theory and traditional individualist liberalism, James Luther Adams develops a version of natural law doctrine grounded in liberal religion. In its ontological dimension, his natural law doctrine is derived from a communal understanding of the character of reality. In its institutional dimension, his natural law doctrine promotes a kind of democracy in which freedom of association is central. From this perspective, law is a practice intended to empower persons through their several associations in the constant formation and transformation of community under the direction of divine power. |
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| ISSN: | 1467-9795 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religious ethics
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