Vol. 147 No. 4 (2025)
Im Fokus

Critical Natural Law Ethics Under Scrutiny. A Response to Stefan Hofmann and Åke Wahlberg

Published 2025-12-08

Keywords

  • ethics,
  • natural law theory,
  • moral theology,
  • critical rationalism,
  • teleology,
  • deontology
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Abstract

Stefan Hofmann has subjected my critical natural law ethics to a critical appraisal. In this article, I respond to his objections and clarify misunderstandings. First, I summarize my approach. Then I turn to Hofmann’s objections and respond to them. The result is that Hoffmann’s attempt at criticism is not particularly successful. Finally, I will also address Åke Wahlberg’s criticism.