A Discourse on the Study of the Law of Nature and Nations by Sir James Mackintosh
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| Author | Mackintosh, James, Sir, 1765-1832 |
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| LoC No. | 10016518 |
| Title | A Discourse on the Study of the Law of Nature and Nations |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Discourse on the Study of the Law of Nature and Nations" by Sir James Mackintosh is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. The book discusses the principles that govern the rights and duties of individuals and nations, exploring the interplay between morality and the law. Mackintosh aims to provide a comprehensive examination of civil and international law and its relevance to society. In this discourse, Mackintosh delves into various fundamental topics, including the nature of human rights, the responsibilities of states, and the historical evolution of legal systems. He emphasizes the importance of a structured legal framework that reflects universal moral principles, presenting a systematic approach to the law of nations that integrates ethical reasoning with legal practices. Through a critical analysis of past legal thinkers like Grotius and Puffendorf, Mackintosh lays the groundwork for understanding contemporary jurisprudence, presenting a vision for how law can uphold justice and facilitate harmonious relationships among states and individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JX: Political science: International law |
| LoC Class | KZ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Law of nations |
| Subject | International law |
| Subject | Natural law |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29372 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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