Richard b morris american interpretations of natural law a study in the history of political thought by benjamin fletcher wright jr assistant professor o. The declaration of independence is the preeminent example of natural law in american political thought it is the self evident truth of american society benjamin wright proposes that the decline of natural law as a guiding factor in american political behaviour is inevitable as americas democracy matures and broadens. This book illustrates the deep roots of natural law doctrines in americas political culture originally published in 1931 the volume shows that american interpretations of natural law go to the philosophical heart of the american regime the declaration of independence is the preeminent example of natural law in american political thought it is the self evident truth of american society . Get this from a library american interpretations of natural law a study in the history of political thought benjamin fletcher wright this book illustrates the deep roots of natural law doctrines in americas political culture originally published in 1931 the volume shows that american interpretations of natural law go to the . American interpretations of natural law microform a study in the history of political thought by benjamin fletcher wright jr format microfiche book published cambridge mass harvard university press 1931 description x p 2 l 3 360 p 22 cm other contributors