John Finnis and the Ethical Defense of the «Rule of Law». «Natural Law and Natural Rights» and other later writings
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In this paper, written as a tribute to the first edition of John Finnis’ Natural Law and Natural Rights, the author examines some of the versions introduced by the Australian philosopher, in order to analyze, specify, develop and defend the notion of rule of law. He later goes on to give an assessment of Finnis’ contributions, primarily of the ones regarding the ethical character of that institute, and the mastery with which he has integrated the classical-realistic tradition of the natural law theory, the methodological approaches of analytical jurisprudence and the contemporary reflection about the idea of a government limited by law.
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