Lesson 7: Sovereignty, Authority and Natural Law
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A. READINGS
- 1. Aristotle's Politics III.16
- 2. Aquinas 15-16; 44-82 (ST I-II q. 90, A. 3; Q. 94- q. 97)
- 3. Man and the State, chap 2: 28-53; ALSO 126-139
- 4. Philosophy of Democratic Government, chap 3: 144-194
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B. WRITING ASSIGNMENT (3 page paper on one of the following)
- 1. Explain the importance of a "higher law" or natural law in a contemporary issue such as abortion or homosexuality.
- 2. What is the problem with the notion of "sovereignty"?
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