Is there an obligation to obey the law? If so, why? What about when the reasons behind the law don't apply? What about unjust laws? In his new book by Notre Dame Press, The Nature of Law, Villanova professor Daniel Mark critiques prevailing theories of legal authority and offers a reconstruction of the nature of law to account for its unique features. In his talk, Dr. Mark will explore competing understandings of authority and obedience and argue why his thesis should matter to both academic and general audiences.
This lecture will be delivered by Daniel Mark, Associate Professor of Political Science at Villanova University. Daniel Mark teaches political theory, philosophy of law, American government, and politics and religion. Since 2014 he has also served as a member of the bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, which monitors the universal right to freedom of religion or belief abroad and makes policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State and Congress. He was elected Vice Chairman of the Commission last year.
This lecture is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided for attendees starting at noon.
Join us via our livestream on YouTube.
Originally published at constudies.nd.edu.