Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A celebratory collection of 13 essays on philosophy, rights and natural law, inspired by the work of Knud Haakonssen. Explores the role of natural law in formulating doctrines of obligation and rights in accordance with the interests of early modern polities and churches. Acknowledges Haakonssen's immense academic achievement . Gives us new insights into the cultural and political role of law and rights in a variety of historical contexts and circumstances.
Synopsis
Over his long and illustrious career, Knud Haakonssen has explored the role of natural law in formulating doctrines of obligation and rights in accordance with the interests of early modern polities and churches. These 13 new essays acknowledge Haakonssen's immense academic achievement and give us new insights in this field.