Reading Assignment for Section 2.5
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 2.5: The Decline of Natural Law.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will explore the philosophical shift from Natural Law to more empirical and skeptical approaches in legal and moral thought. You will examine how Hobbes played a key role in moving away from Natural Law principles and how Hume’s critiques further challenged their validity. Finally, you will assess how this decline contributed to the rise of legal positivism and transformed modern legal theory.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.5
- SLO 1: Understand the shift from Natural Law to empirical approaches in philosophy.
- SLO 2: Analyze Hobbes’ role in transitioning away from Natural Law.
- SLO 3: Evaluate Hume’s critique and rejection of Natural Law principles.
- SLO 4: Explore the impact of skepticism on modern legal and moral thought.
- SLO 5: Assess the evolution of legal theory towards legal positivism.
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