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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.” quote by Thomas Aquinas
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““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.””

Thomas Aquinas

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.

Key Takeaway

Ensure laws respect natural reason.

Themes

law philosophy ethics justice

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • legislative drafting
  • court judgments
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

natural law legal theory corruption

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is all law derived from nature?
  • How do we handle laws that conflict with scientific understanding?
A Different Perspective

Natural law concepts are debated in modern pluralistic societies.

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