Common Law and Natural Law in America: A Journey Through Legal and Political Thought

Common Law and Natural Law in America: From the Puritans to the Legal Realists (Law and Christianity)

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Common Law and Natural Law in America: A Journey Through Legal and Political Thought is a comprehensive exploration of the historical, philosophical, and jurisprudential foundations of the American legal system. This book provides a detailed examination of the interplay between common law and natural law, tracing their development and influence from the colonial era to the present day.

Common law, a system of law based on custom and precedent, and natural law, a system of law based on universal principles of morality and justice, have been two of the most influential forces in the shaping of American law. This book examines the ways in which these two systems have interacted, complemented, and conflicted with each other over time.

From the founding of the American colonies to the present day, the relationship between common law and natural law has been a source of both continuity and change. In the colonial era, common law was the primary source of law in most of the colonies, but natural law was also influential, particularly in the development of constitutional principles. After the Revolution, common law remained the dominant system of law in the United States, but natural law continued to play a role in the interpretation of the Constitution and in the development of new legal doctrines.

In the 19th century, the rise of legal positivism led to a decline in the influence of natural law, but natural law ideas never completely disappeared from American law. In the 20th century, there was a renewed interest in natural law, particularly in the context of international law and human rights. Today, natural law continues to be a source of inspiration for legal reformers and scholars.

Common Law and Natural Law in America: A Journey Through Legal and Political Thought is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, philosophy, or jurisprudence of the American legal system. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the complex relationship between common law and natural law, and it offers a unique perspective on the development of American law.

Table of Contents

2. The Colonial Era
3. The Revolutionary Era
4. The Early Republic
5. The 19th Century
6. The 20th Century
7. The Present Day

Common Law and Natural Law in America: A Journey Through Legal and Political Thought is a timely and important book that sheds new light on the complex relationship between common law and natural law in the American legal system. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, philosophy, or jurisprudence of law.

Common Law and Natural Law in America: From the Puritans to the Legal Realists (Law and Christianity)

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1801 KB
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Print length	:	162 pages

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