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5 sats \ 2 replies \ @UCantDoThatDotRugged 16 Feb \ on: Introduction to Natural Law | Murray N. Rothbard econ
I'm with this - the observable facts of reality on a pragmatic basis are natural law. Where I estimate them to be, and where I estimate them to overlap with evidence of a power greater than myself, change over the course of time.
A state exists to describe and protect what ethics already exist in its founders. That government is best which most accurately describes and protects ethics that match the nature of reality.
"The natural law, then, elucidates what is best for man—what ends man should pursue that are most harmonious with, and best tend to fulfill, his nature."
Is close, though it leans individualistic. 'his nature and those around him'
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For sure, was trying to think of a better word there, one that doesn't describe what I otherwise believe in fully (individual liberty, sovereign individualism). Also didn't want to use 'selfish' or even 'Randian selfishness' but the idea being I shouldn't just be fulfilling my nature today, I also ought to be thinking how I can facilitate same from my kids and in consideration of obligations to others.
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