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Your observation about the distinction between natural law and the law of nature is intriguing, Professor Thompson. Might it be that those who conflate the two do so deliberately? Is it one of their noble lies—subtle enough to pass for reason, yet convenient enough to support certain theistic preferences?
Crudely put, Aquinas’ concepts were Roman and Greek (Aristotelian) in origin and were synthesised to link human reason to divine will. Their goal is the summum bonum, and their foundation and purpose are avowedly theistic. They might also be described as “the laws of nature’s God.”
By contrast, the laws of nature in Hobbes and Locke are accessible via reason and tend toward self-preservation and the safeguarding of individual rights—more about securing personal liberty (and perhaps a waffle fry or two) than orienting the soul toward the good.
Is it true, then, when it is said that the Declaration of Independence is “an expression of the laws of nature and of nature’s God, written in the language of eighteenth-century natural rights philosophy—but not inconsistent with classical natural right”?
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I am a proud subscriber and recommend a subscription to Redneck Intellectual to anyone who thinks. (Also, we should all do everything possible to keep Mrs. Redneck happy!)
Brad, I was pleased to confirm that I remain a paid subscriber. I have appreciated your thoughts, and candidly hope your message motivates others who understand the concept of "value for value".
So, I have been a faithful paid subscriber for a few years, but I am willing to cough up $200 to keep you and your bride happy and get the occasional response to my comments when they deserve it. How do I upgrade my subscription? Substack doesn’t make it easy.
Your observation about the distinction between natural law and the law of nature is intriguing, Professor Thompson. Might it be that those who conflate the two do so deliberately? Is it one of their noble lies—subtle enough to pass for reason, yet convenient enough to support certain theistic preferences?
Crudely put, Aquinas’ concepts were Roman and Greek (Aristotelian) in origin and were synthesised to link human reason to divine will. Their goal is the summum bonum, and their foundation and purpose are avowedly theistic. They might also be described as “the laws of nature’s God.”
By contrast, the laws of nature in Hobbes and Locke are accessible via reason and tend toward self-preservation and the safeguarding of individual rights—more about securing personal liberty (and perhaps a waffle fry or two) than orienting the soul toward the good.
Is it true, then, when it is said that the Declaration of Independence is “an expression of the laws of nature and of nature’s God, written in the language of eighteenth-century natural rights philosophy—but not inconsistent with classical natural right”?
Subscribed & duly subscribing. Thank you for your works. Your best was a great read & I’ve just ordered “What America Is.” I love your subjects so richly examined.
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