Is Marriage Inherently Heterosexual?

Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. NO. 23-25

42 Am. J. of Jurisprudence 51 (1997).

46 Pages Posted: 11 Jul 2023

Date Written: July 7, 2023

Abstract

A detailed critique of the New Natural Law theorists' claim that marriage is inherently heterosexual. The arguments of Germain Grisez and John Finnis are surveyed in detail.

Keywords: New natural law theory, Germain Grisez, John Finnis, Same-sex marriage

JEL Classification: K10, K19, K36, K39, K40, K49

Suggested Citation

Koppelman, Andrew M., Is Marriage Inherently Heterosexual? (July 7, 2023). Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. NO. 23-25, 42 Am. J. of Jurisprudence 51 (1997)., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4503709

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