Liberty and nature: an Aristotelian defense of liberal order

Abstract

Part 1 Gaining a Foothold: The Relativist Attack on Aristotelianism A Formalistic Attack on Aristotelian Ethics A Substantive Rationalist Critique of Aristotelianism. Part 2 In Defense of a Natural-End Ethics: Basic Features of an Aristotelian Ethics The Is-Ought Problem Aristotelian Normative Theory. Part 3 Natural Rights: The Classification and Characteristics of Rights - The Nature of Natural Rights, The Natural Right to Private Property. Part 4 Liberty and the Common Good: Individuality, Sociality, and the Common Good Unity, Co-operation and the Common Good The Limits of Social and Political Life Common Enterprises Finnis and the Common Good Ends, Pluralism, and the Common Good Norton and the Common Good. Part 5 Commercialism, Friendship and Liberty: Commerce and Friendship Friendship and Contractarianism.