Natural laws

Definition

Natural laws are fundamental, inherent principles that govern human behavior and societal organization, based on moral reasoning and the nature of humanity. These laws are considered universal, unchanging, and discoverable through human reason, influencing the formation of social contracts and political ideologies.

Related terms

Social Contract: A theoretical agreement in which individuals consent to surrender some of their freedoms to an authority in exchange for protection of their remaining rights.

Political Ideology: A set of ethical ideas, principles, doctrines, myths, or symbols of a social movement that explains how society should work and offers some political and cultural blueprint for a certain social order.

Moral Reasoning: The process by which individuals think about, analyze, and resolve ethical issues by applying moral principles and values