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Since the dawn of civilisation philosophers and sages alike have been concerned about the potential for government to become a Leviathan-like monster. In this book Professor Drew shows how a careful application of natural law principles can mitigate this threat of Leviathan and also contribute to the flourishing of people.
To do so Natural Law and Government examines the trade-off between human dignity and the common good during the public policy response to COVID-19. Specifically, Professor Drew details his concerns regarding the emergence of concentrations of power and competence in government - changes that have sadly given rise to the repression of the vitality of citizens.
This ground-breaking work explains the changes to thinking, institutions and public management that are necessary for people to reclaim their right to thrive as humans. In sum, this is a handbook for what needs to be done after the COVID-19 revolution.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1. Natural Law and Government, or, After the (COVID) Revolution?.- Chapter 2. Human Flourishing.- Chapter 3. Moral Government.- Chapter 4. Sortition - A Partial Defence of Human Dignity.- Chapter 5. Structure, Remit, and Size of Government.- Chapter 6. Evaluating Policy Success: COVID Response and Human Flourishing.- Chapter 7. Funding Moral GovernmentChapter 8. Education.- Chapter 9. Can We Have Government and Human Flourishing?
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Bligh Grant is senior lecturer in Political Studies at the Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney (UTS: IPPG). He has published in a range of disciplines, in particular political studies and local government studies; also strategic management theory, regional economic development and business education.
Joseph Drew is post-doctoral research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney (UTS: IPPG). He has published on local government in the disciplines of economics, accounting, taxation and performance monitoring.
