Unde omnis lex humanitus posita intantum habet de ratione…
““Unde omnis lex humanitus posita intantum habet de ratione legis, inquantum a lege naturae derivatur. Si vero in aliquo a lege naturali discordet, iam non erit lex sed legis corruptio.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Law must align with natural reason; if it contradicts nature, it becomes corrupt rather than true law.
In simple terms: Law should reflect natural reason; otherwise it’s corrupt.
Ensure laws respect natural reason.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- court judgments
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all law derived from nature?
- How do we handle laws that conflict with scientific understanding?
Natural law concepts are debated in modern pluralistic societies.