No. Natural Law is scientific and universal. The Law of the Ten Commandments is moral law. Natural Law: gravity, e=mc2, and similar. Moral Law: X is wrong, Y is right, and similar.
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Natural Law
Natural Law
a moral or religious principle that is believed to overrule secular constitutions and laws.
This being a subjective concept I would say natural moral law :)
manis
Natural law theory is based on the 'right or natural thing to do'. This theory was phased into systems of justice after WWII when the many injustices were witnessed against the Jewish community. Positivism was the prominent theory before this stating that there is no law (not even the moral judgment or power of a higher power) more authoritative than that of law made by man. This had moral complications as witnessed in WWII. These two theories are polar opposites! It can be seen that natural law and moral judgement or thinking is similar... but not the same. Another answer On a more fundamental level natural laws are immutable, such as the laws of physics. Moral laws are learned behaviour appropriate to the society in which you live..
This being a subjective concept I would say natural moral law :)
Natural moral law is characterized by its universality, as it is believed to apply to all humans regardless of culture or time. It is based on the belief that moral principles are inherent in human nature and can be understood through reason. This law emphasizes the importance of human dignity and the pursuit of common good, guiding individuals toward ethical behavior. Additionally, natural moral law is often seen as objective, transcending subjective opinions and societal norms.
Law provides the necessary framework for delivering justice by defining what actions are considered legal or illegal within a society. Justice, on the other hand, is the principle of moral rightness based on ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, or fairness. Essentially, law sets the boundaries and standards for justice to be achieved.
Enlightenment thinkers believed in the concept of natural law, which posited that a universal moral law could be understood through reason and observation of the natural world. This moral law was thought to be inherent in nature and could guide human behavior towards principles such as justice, fairness, and equality.