Agency, Morality and Law (European Academy of Legal Theory Series). Jowitt**

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the fundamental question of how law possesses the normative force to direct our actions with "Agency, Morality and Law." This book argues for a position grounded in the secular natural law tradition, asserting that a commitment to a supreme moral principle, identifiable through human reason, is essential. It delves into Alan Gewirth's Principle of Generic Consistency (PGC) and its role in locating universally applicable moral norms within the concept of agency. Discover why moral permissibility, with reference to the PGC, is a necessary condition for a rule's legal validity. Key Features: - Argues for a secular natural law tradition in legal philosophy. - Examines Alan Gewirth's Principle of Generic Consistency (PGC) and its implications for agency. - Connects legal validity to moral permissibility and human reason. - Discusses the concept of law's normative force. Summary: A comprehensive exploration of agency, morality, and law, this hardcover book by Joshua Jowitt offers a strong theory of natural law, defending it against moral sceptics and legal positivism. It delves into the philosophical underpinnings of law's authority and its connection to practical reason. Includes 184 pages and is written in English.