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This thesis explores the idea of the Natural Law by looking at the ideas of three thinkers: Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas and John Locke. It answers the question of what the Natural Law is, and further explains the derivative of this Natural Law, Natural Right. It further substantiates a relationship between

This thesis explores the idea of the Natural Law by looking at the ideas of three thinkers: Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas and John Locke. It answers the question of what the Natural Law is, and further explains the derivative of this Natural Law, Natural Right. It further substantiates a relationship between the two. Finally, the thesis observes the prevalence these terms have in the American context, both in the Declaration of Independence as well as contemporary manifestations.

ContributorsJandhyala, Nikhil Viswanath (Author) / Seagrave, Adam (Thesis director) / Perez, Luke (Committee member) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor) / School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership (Contributor, Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2021-05
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Using the thought of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, this paper will analyze the way in which this loss of the transcendentals has permeated society. Particularly through the distortion of the human person, I will show that this problem is affecting the very root of our society. More importantly, the way to

Using the thought of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, this paper will analyze the way in which this loss of the transcendentals has permeated society. Particularly through the distortion of the human person, I will show that this problem is affecting the very root of our society. More importantly, the way to reclaim the transcendentals and work towards rebuilding our society is to recognize the need for beauty. What beauty does is open the door to truth and goodness, and allows us to see the reality of who we are as human persons. In order to address the problem impeding the flourishing of American society, we must recognize and promote a correct understanding of beauty.
ContributorsArvizu, Zabinia (Author) / Taliaffero, Karen (Thesis director) / Perez, Luke (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2023-12