On the foundations of law: Religion, nature, morals

Ratio Juris 21 (3):300-311 (2008)
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Abstract. The article discusses the importance of three extra-legal sources—divine inspiration, natural law, and morality—for a full understanding and effective application of law. Each source is seen as vital due to its ability to compensate for the shortcomings of the other two sources. No source, including belief, is seen as necessarily incompatible with the doctrinal pluralism characteristic of modern societies.

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10.1111/j.1467-8519.2008.00392.x

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