Kevin White

Natural Reason and Natural Law

Philosophy

“Leo Strauss and his followers criticize Aquinas’s doctrine of natural law. They claim it depends on a revealed theology or a discredited science. James Carey offers a thoughtful response, showing that these critics get Aquinas wrong and do not adequately explain what they themselves mean by reason and nature. Carey executes his polemic with skill and verve, while offering insightful reflections of his own.”