Trivium
Aquinas: Treatise on LawGrade 8dialectic Stage

Human Law

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Explains why human law is needed (natural law gives only general principles)

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why human law must derive from natural law (to have binding force)

3

Meaning

Connects to ideas of judicial review or constitutional limits

4

Defense

Identifies what is strongest about the counterargument

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