“The Principles of Natural Law,” American Journal of Jurisprudence 25 (1980)

1. Identify 1-3 important themes/ideas presented by the following readings:
   Ralph McInerny, “The Principles of Natural Law,” American Journal of Jurisprudence 25 (1980): 1-15.
   John Finnis and Germain Grisez, “The Basic Principles of Natural Law: A Reply to Ralph McInerny,”
   American Journal of Jurisprudence 26 (1981):21-31.
   UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
   Pope John XXIII, Pacem in Terris
   http://www.vatican.va/content/john-xxiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_j-xxiii_enc_11041963_pacem.html
2. Identify a recent news story (concerning economics) which relates to the readings.
   -the story should be from the last 3 months
   -the story should be reported in a valid major news source
3. Write a short critical reflection (precis) which:
   -briefly introduces the social justice issue under consideration (i.e., principal people, businesses,
   nations/landmasses, the injustice which has been identified, etc.)
   -relates the current issue to the reading

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