contemporary societies are simply marked by too much heterogeneity, pluralism, and disagreement. What we need are concepts of law that take this sociological fact seriously.Discuss

 

‘Insofar as it is the project of modern natural law to impose on society a set of
universal values, the project is a doomed one: contemporary societies are
simply marked by too much heterogeneity, pluralism, and disagreement.
What we need are concepts of law that take this sociological fact seriously.’ 

This question aimed to elicit answers containing strong analytical
arguments demonstrating knowledge and application of natural law focused on the
question asked: is the project doomed? It clearly sets out some key points such as
universalism and difference (students should of course read the whole paper in
advance of answering and this may have assisted in answering Question 2).
Students should explain in their introduction whether they agree or disagree with
the statement while explaining, in the main body of their answer, different sides to
the arguments.
Law cases, reports and other references the examiners would expect you to use
The relevant module guide chapter and all related materials mentioned therein.
Examiners’ reports 2022
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Common errors
Explaining everything that was known about natural law theory was a common
error.
A good answer to this question would…
focus on the question while demonstrating their knowledge of substantive content of
natural law theorists.