An Overview of the Social Contract Theory Approach to Natural Law: The Nigerian Perspective
The social contract theories of natural law have had a great impact on human thought, viz socially, politically, and religiously. The world has embraced the doctrine in different dimensions and in all its ramifications. Hence, its adoption is significant because it recognizes a universal principle in the administration of human affairs worldwide. Natural law has posed a powerful agent of revolution in likes of American, French, and even Britain. The aim of this article, therefore, is to carry-out an overview of the social contract concept and its approach to natural law in Nigeria. In doing this, the authors adopted the doctrinal research method and made use of text books, article, and case laws. The authors are of the stand that the social contract theory approach to natural law has positively influenced the Nigerian legal system.
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