Tag: Natural Law

Two Treatises of Government

John Locke; "Two Treatises of Government" John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher who is considered to be one of the first philosophers of the Enlightenment and the father of classical liberalism. The Two Treatises was first published anonymously in … Continue reading Two Treatises of Government →
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Norman v Heers (Trustee) [2016] FCA 821

I don't think I'll comment on Norman v Heers (Trustee) [2016] FCA 821, it is either self explanatory or incomprehensible: "I am of sound mind, i.e. this affidavit and the facts herein are the product of knowledge and creative-expression by … Continue reading Norman v Heers (Trustee) [2016] FCA 821 →
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The Law of Nations

Emerich de Vattel; "The Law of Nations: Or, Principles of the Law of Nature Applied to the Conduct and Affairs of Nations and Sovereigns" is a legal treatise on international law published in 1758, and has been said to have … Continue reading The Law of Nations →
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Natural law v Positivism

Taking Rights Seriously | Judge Andrew P. Napolitano Judge Andrew P. Napolitano serves on the Board of Directors of the Mises Institute, and is the Institute's Distinguished Scholar in Law and Jurisprudence. He is Senior Judicial Analyst at Fox News, former … Continue reading Natural law v Positivism →
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Sir William Blackstone definition of a law

Commentaries on the Law of England Sir William Blackstone Introduction Section 2 - Of the Nature of Laws in GeneraL Law, in it's most general and comprehensive sense, signifies a rule of action; and is applied indiscriminately to all kinds … Continue reading Sir William Blackstone definition of a law →
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The Social Contract

IS THE CONSTITUTION A SOCIAL CONTRACT? Download COMPARING THE SOCIAL CONTRACTS OF HOBBES AND LOCKE Download THE SOCIAL CONTRACT RENEGOTIATED: PROTECTING PUBLIC LAW VALUES IN THE AGE OF CONTRACTING Download Shaw v The State of Western Australia Attorney General Mr … Continue reading The Social Contract →
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Sir William Blackstone on the Absolute Rights of Individuals

Commentaries on the Law of England Sir William Blackstone Extracts from BOOK 1, CHAPTER 1 Of the Absolute Rights of Individuals "By the absolute rights of individuals we mean those which are so in their primary and strictest sense; such … Continue reading Sir William Blackstone on the Absolute Rights of Individuals →
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