Universal Moral Law

Natural Law System - The Natural Law System is a legal philosophy asserting that laws are derived from a set of inherent moral principles and universal truths that govern human behavior, existing independently of human-made laws. It posits that these principles are discoverable through reason and are inherent to human nature, providing a basis for evaluating and guiding positive law.

Class Information

JSON JSON-LD OWL XML Markdown

Identification

Label (rdfs)
Natural Law System
Preferred Label
Universal Moral Law
Alternative Labels
Jus Naturale, Law of Nature, Natural Law Theory
Identifier
N/A

Definition and Examples

Definition
The Natural Law System is a legal philosophy asserting that laws are derived from a set of inherent moral principles and universal truths that govern human behavior, existing independently of human-made laws. It posits that these principles are discoverable through reason and are inherent to human nature, providing a basis for evaluating and guiding positive law.
Examples
  • Human Rights Charters often draw on principles from the Natural Law System, asserting rights that transcend national legal systems.
  • The abolition of apartheid in South Africa was partly justified by appeals to the universal moral principles of the Natural Law System.

Translations

N/A

Class Relationships

Sub Class Of
Parent Class Of
  • N/A
Is Defined By
N/A
See Also
N/A

Additional Information

Comment
N/A
Description
N/A
Notes
  • N/A
Deprecated
False

Metadata

History Note
N/A
Editorial Note
N/A
In Scheme
N/A
Source
N/A
Country
N/A

Graph