Question 1

Concisely summarise Finnis's argument for the basic goods, including his principles of practical reasonableness. What is distinctive about Finnis's argument?

Question 2

To what extent do Finnis's basic goods, or moral values broadly understood, inform positive law?

Set out at least two arguments that H.L.A Hart would make in answering this question. Include your own responses to those arguments.

Question 3

Consider your answer to Question 2. Where moral values inform positive law, what consequences (positive or negative) arise for minority groups in using the law to address injustice?

In answering this question, you should refer to a third author and set out at least two arguments that they would make in answering this question. Include your own responses to those arguments.