In philosophy, the natural order is the moral source from which natural law seeks to derive its authority. It encompasses the natural relations of beings to one another, in the absence of law, which natural law attempts to reinforce. In contrast, divine law seeks authority from God, and positive law seeks authority from government. The term is used by Hans-Hermann Hoppe in his book ' to designate Anarcho-capitalism. The term is used by Friedrich von Hayek in his writings to designate divine law.

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  • In philosophy, the natural order is the moral source from which natural law seeks to derive its authority. It encompasses the natural relations of beings to one another, in the absence of law, which natural law attempts to reinforce. In contrast, divine law seeks authority from God, and positive law seeks authority from government. The term is used by Hans-Hermann Hoppe in his book ' to designate Anarcho-capitalism. The term is used by Friedrich von Hayek in his writings to designate divine law.
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  • In philosophy, the natural order is the moral source from which natural law seeks to derive its authority. It encompasses the natural relations of beings to one another, in the absence of law, which natural law attempts to reinforce. In contrast, divine law seeks authority from God, and positive law seeks authority from government. The term is used by Hans-Hermann Hoppe in his book ' to designate Anarcho-capitalism. The term is used by Friedrich von Hayek in his writings to designate divine law.
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  • Natural order (philosophy)
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