A Methodical System of Universal Law, Vol. 1 - Softcover

Johann Gottlieb Heineccius

 
9781331168423: A Methodical System of Universal Law, Vol. 1

Synopsis

This book dives deep into the fundamentals of natural law and its application to human actions and societies. The author explores the nature of human actions, the concept of liberty and obligation, and the role of reason in moral decision-making. This book was written in the 18th century, during a time when philosophical discourse about natural law was particularly lively. The author engages with the ideas of classic philosophers like Cicero and Epictetus, while exploring the origins and complexities of natural law and its relation to divine will. By analyzing the foundations of morality and the principles that govern right and wrong, the book illuminates the intricate relationship between individual freedom and societal order. This book offers timeless insights into the enduring significance of natural law for understanding human behavior and social structures.

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9780483097834: A Methodical System of Universal Law, Vol. 1: Or the Laws of Nature and Nations, Deduced From Certain Principles, and Applied to Proper Cases (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0483097837 ISBN 13:  9780483097834
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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