Natural Law Liberalism - By Christopher Wolfe (original) (raw)
2008, Philosophical Books
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Christopher Wolfe's book presents a thesis on natural law liberalism as a public philosophy rooted in Christian values and classical liberalism principles. He critiques contemporary liberal political theories, asserting that a religiously inspired natural law framework better supports social conservatism and provides a roadmap for state action. Wolfe's interpretation of Locke is key to his argument, although it is contested; ultimately, his approach raises questions about the genuine novelty and liberal essence of his natural law liberalism.
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