Natural Law and the Just Society

Join with Dr Joseph Milne, Honorary Lecturer at the University of Kent and Editor of Land & Liberty, to explore key ideas from his new book Natural Law and the Just Society, due for publication in September 2026.

The natural law tradition is rooted in understanding that human society has a place within the universe as a whole. Just as the universe has a natural order that is balanced and just, so does human society. When a society conforms to its own real nature, it can flourish and attain its proper end of prosperity and justice for all.

This view of a natural social order was central to ancient political and economic theory, ranging from Hesiod, through Greek philosophy and Roman jurisprudence to medieval theology. The philosophy of natural law has always held a special place and informed Western understanding of justice and the good society.

Society can be seen as a single body with different functions that should work harmoniously together. Economics with Justice can be seen as an expression of this natural harmony. Dr Milne’s work traces the history of natural law in its social framework and seeks to show how insights from the natural law tradition have practical application in our own times, especially in the search for social and economic justice.

The retreat leader is Ian Mason.

 

“Explore key ideas from his new book, Natural Law and the Just Society.”