NATURAL LAW THEORY: ITS PAST AND ITS PRESENT JOHN FINNIs* The past in which theory of this kind had its origins is notably similar to the present. First, from a standpoint of natural-law theory, positive law through common-law is one of the determinations the society might choose in establishing a system, of justice, by settling on a particular and stable legal process. The natural law theory pays particular attention to the concept of self-defense, a justification often relied upon in an attempt to explain an act of violence. The second category of contemporary theories is the version of natural law theory developed in collaboration among Germain Grisez, John Finnis, and Joseph Boyle. Towards the end of 19 th century the ‘natural law’ theories revived due to many reasons, some of which are: FOR THE RELEVANCE OF THE NATURAL LAW THEORY. The process allows us to become acquainted with varied points of view, and hence broaden our horizon and understanding about these things. For this is theory-practical theory-which articulates a critique of critiques, and the critiques it criticizes, rejects and replaces have There are various proponents of the natural law like Aristotle, Plato, Hobbes, Cicero, etc. In essence, Positive Law has functioned with a relative adequacy for democracy just because it has had as its source of inspiration abstract concepts of Natural Law, given that all the social struggles for democracy have been based first of all on such concepts, which, having been accepted to a significant degree by societies, have been institutionalised by law. Natural law seems to be particularly evidence in Australian positive law. Revival of Natural Law. As has been the case with self-defense claims throughout history, it is often difficult to apply what seems to be a simple concept (right vs. wrong) to issues that are actually complex in nature. Natural law theory has influenced the enactment of common law in England. There is a good value in learning various ethical systems. It can be seen as part of the broader neo-Thomist revival, but also as friendly opposition to it. Morality relates to what is right and wrong and what is good and bad. Natural law theory is a legal theory that recognizes law and morality as deeply connected, if not one and the same.