Natural law, or, The science of justice: a treatise on natural law, natural justice, natural rights, natural liberty, and natural society: showing ... is an absurdity, a usurpation, and a crime.
Natural law, or, The science of justice: a treatise on natural law, natural justice, natural rights, natural liberty, and natural society: showing ... is an absurdity, a usurpation, and a crime.
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
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BetaNatural law, or, The science of justice: a treatise on natural law, natural justice, natural rights, natural liberty, and natural society: showing ... is an absurdity, a usurpation, and a crime.
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 201024
Book • Nonfiction
2010
Adult
18+ years
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In Natural Law, or, The Science of Justice, Lysander Spooner explores the principles of natural law, justice, rights, liberty, and society. He argues these concepts are inherent to human existence and critiques the legitimacy of imposed legal systems, suggesting they contradict natural principles and constitute a moral wrongdoing.
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Natural Law by Lysander Spooner offers an in-depth exploration of natural law and individual rights. Readers appreciate its rigorous argumentation and philosophical depth. However, some find Spooner's writing dense and challenging to follow. Despite this, his critique of government and advocacy for personal liberties resonate with libertarian ideals.
Who Should Read Natural law, or, The science of justice: a treatise on natural law, natural justice, natural rights, natural liberty, and natural society: showing ... is an absurdity, a usurpation, and a crime.?
Readers interested in philosophy, political theory, and libertarian thought would enjoy Lysander Spooner's Natural Law. Fans of John Locke's Two Treatises of Government or Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience seeking exploration of natural rights and justice themes will find it compelling.
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