Thomas Aquinas on the essence of Law
“The definition of law…is nothing else than an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community, and promulgated.”
Summa theologiae I-II q. 90, a. 4.
“The definition of law…is nothing else than an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community, and promulgated.”
Summa theologiae I-II q. 90, a. 4.
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