Beyond Positivism: A Theological Perspective

48 Pages Posted: 28 Nov 2011

Date Written: July 28, 1986

Abstract

Legal positivism is the view of law as “words in law books,” a body of rules capable of objective analysis. This article argues that in order to view the true nature of law, which transcends the man made words in law books, it is necessary to examine what it means to be human. This examination includes a study of humans as individuals and members of a community, and an analysis of the philosophical and theological underpinnings of law.

Keywords: positivism, law religion, theology, theological human nature

Suggested Citation

Alexander, Frank S., Beyond Positivism: A Theological Perspective (July 28, 1986). Georgia Law Review, Vol. 20, No. 4, 1986, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1965527

Frank S. Alexander (Contact Author)

Emory Law ( email )

1301 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
United States

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