When1: 1625
When2: 1645
Who: Hugo Grotius [Grotius, Hugo] or Huig de Groot [Groot, Huig de]
What: lawyer
Where: Netherlands/Paris, France
works\ On the Laws of War and Peace [1625]
Detail: He lived 1583 to 1645 and was the "father of international law". He described current international law, basing his ideas on natural law, reason, and Roman ius gentium.
Ethics
Moral precepts are true even without God, are rational, and are social.
Law
International law depends on natural law, customs, and agreements. Natural law comes from man's social nature and needs, is absolute, is power and authority basis, and protects property and life rights. Law gives rights and justice by the ruled's consent.
Politics
People have natural rights, which government should guarantee. State is social contract. Aristocratic republic is best.
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