Bebhinn Donnelly 
A Natural Law Approach to Normativity 

Exploring the relationship between natural law theory and the philosophy of law, Bebhinn Donnelly proposes a new approach to natural law theory – one which addresses some of the tradition »s shortcomings and advances further its approach to Hume »s dichotomy. Key features: ¢ Provides a clear definition of `nature » in this context ¢ Contrasts the work of Hume and Kant regarding the `is/ought » issue ¢ Examines the approach in traditional natural law ¢ Presents a full discussion of Finnis and the departure from traditional natural law ¢ Proposes a new, natural law approach to normativity, drawing on the strengths of traditional natural law theory ¢ Illustrates how natural law may provide a normative base for law A Natural Law Approach to Normativity presents an original perspective on natural law theory and will be of interest to academics in philosophy of law, moral/political philosophy, natural law theorists, and students of jurisprudence internationally.