Mirror of Justice

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Vischer on Richards on the New Natural Lawyers

Judging from responses I've received to my post regarding the new book by Bamforth and Richards, let me clarify that my post should not be construed as an endorsement of the book.  I am not an expert on the new natural law, nor on the jurisprudence of Richards or Bamforth.  While I often find myself wondering whether the explanatory reach of natural law theory (new and old) exceeds its grasp, particularly as applied to our current legal system, that does not make David Richards an attractive alternative to me.  I have not yet read this book, but my past encounters with his work suggest to me that his unshakeable belief in traditional Christianity's sinister and perverse effect on humanity colors his analysis of any related fact or theme.  That said, I look forward to reading his new book, even though I likely will find it unconvincing, even shockingly unconvincing.

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