Philosophers and Natural Law: A Historical View

Abstract

This research deals with notion of ​​ Philosophers and Natural Law: A Historical View, this notion was the result of long meditation stemming from a belief in the existence of a law that is latent in the nature of social ties between individuals and peoples, this is especially true regarding that ancient societies viewed this law as being sacred and valid for all time and places. And as having a heavenly and a supreme power, reached by human mind. But origin not created by it the importance of the present research lies in coasting light on the exaggerated interest that philosophers gave to natural law and adapting it as a source for regulating relations and spreading between people.

The result obtained through this research indicate that views about this law have evolved through times.

This research has referred to the most important stages this law went through as well as the most prominent researchers in the field of natural law, mainly western philosophers.