
Two Books of the Elements of Universal Jurisprudence
Two Books of the Elements of Universal Jurisprudence was Pufendorf’s first work, published in 1660. Its appearance effectively inaugurated the modern natural-law movement in the German-speaking world, establishing Pufendorf as a key figure and laying the foundations for his later major works.
Samuel Pufendorf (1632–1694) taught natural law and was court historian in both Germany and Sweden.
Thomas B...
Two Books of the Elements of Universal Jurisprudence was Pufendorf’s first work, published in 1660. Its appearance effectively inaugurated the modern natural-law movement in the German-speaking world, establishing Pufendorf as a key figure and laying the foundations for his later major works.
Samuel Pufendorf (1632–1694) taught natural law and was court historian in both Germany and Sweden.
Thomas B...
