This book offers an in-depth look at Justice Holmes' opinions on natural law, and the implications of his views for contemporary legal theory and practice. Nagel examines Holmes' key writings, offering fresh insights into his philosophy of law and jurisprudence. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of legal thought as well as contemporary debates on the role of natural law in the law and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.