<DIV>Is there such a thing as an objective law of morality? Natural law theorists maintain that there is, and <I>Natural Law</I> probes the history and implications of this powerful concept. Tracing the development of natural law from ancient times to the present, the book also examines the leading figures, transitions, and turning points in the idea's evolution, and brings a natural law approach to contemporary issues such as abortion, homosexuality, and assisted suicide.</div>