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Which of the following concepts was most closely tied to the shift from ius gentium to natural law during the early modern period?
Which of the following concepts was most closely tied to the shift from ius gentium to natural law during the early modern period?
- Traditional customs
- Rational human experience (correct)
- National sovereignty
- Religious authority
What was a major consequence of the acceptance of natural law principles?
What was a major consequence of the acceptance of natural law principles?
- The development of international law (correct)
- The decline of state sovereignty
- The emergence of centralized empires
- The prioritization of religious law over natural law
Who is considered the ‘father of international law’ for his contributions to the development of natural law principles?
Who is considered the ‘father of international law’ for his contributions to the development of natural law principles?
- John Locke
- Thomas Aquinas
- Hugo Grotius (correct)
- Aristotle
Which of these did natural law principles NOT influence in the early modern period?
Which of these did natural law principles NOT influence in the early modern period?
What was a key difference between ius gentium and natural law?
What was a key difference between ius gentium and natural law?
Flashcards
Natural Law
Natural Law
The belief that a rational and universal law, based on reason and human experience, exists and should govern both international and domestic legal systems.
Ius Gentium (Law of Nations)
Ius Gentium (Law of Nations)
A body of principles and practices that regulated relations between states during the early modern period, based on customs and treaties.
Hugo Grotius (1583-1645)
Hugo Grotius (1583-1645)
A Dutch jurist and philosopher widely considered the 'father of international law' for his influential work 'On the Law of War and Peace.'
State Sovereignty
State Sovereignty
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Impact of Natural Law on Domestic Law
Impact of Natural Law on Domestic Law
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Study Notes
Early Modern Shift in Legal Thought
- The transition from ius gentium (law of nations) to natural law occurred during the early modern period.
- Natural law aimed to establish a universal, rational, and secular basis for legal principles, transcending national borders.
Natural Law Revival
- Thinkers like Hugo Grotius argued natural law, rooted in reason and human experience, could underpin international law.
- This significantly departed from the previously dominant religious foundations of legal traditions.
Development of International Law
- Natural law principles formed the basis for the law of nations, addressing areas like diplomacy, trade, and conflict resolution.
- Grotius's On the Law of War and Peace (1625) was a pivotal work in international legal theory.
Integration with State Sovereignty
- Natural law principles shaped the concept of state sovereignty, outlining the legal rights and obligations of nations.
- This integration created a foundation for modern international relations.
Impact on Domestic Law
- Natural law theories influenced domestic legal systems, shaping constitutional design and human rights frameworks.
Key Figures and Institutions
- Hugo Grotius: Considered the "father of international law," linking natural law and the law of nations.
- Other important natural law theorists: Samuel von Pufendorf and John Locke.
- Emerging nation-states: Utilized natural law principles to justify their sovereignty and legal authority.
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