"One of the main factors driving the contemporary revival of natural law theory was the publication of John Finnis's important book, Natural Law and Natural Rights, in 1980. This article begins by discussing some of Finnis's most enduring contributions to natural law thought. I focus here on three main ideas: the central case methodology; the foundational role of basic goods; and the role of law in promoting the common good. The article then moves to some significant developments in recent work on natural law theory. I show how these developments have put pressure on the core components of Finnis's theory and discuss what they tell us about natural law thought beyond the Finnisian paradigm."
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