The Natures of the Theories of Natural Law during the Period leading up to the American Revolution

Abstract

In this study, I attempt to analyze the theories of natural law during the period leading up to the American Revolution through some pamphlets published in those days. As a conclusion, I survey the natures of the American theories of natural law in this period as follows:(1)They depend heavily upon the natural law theories of Europe. (2)They had a close relation to political necessities, natural rights being emphasized. (3)They were colored considerably by religion esp.a rationalized form of Puritanism.