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“Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed--and a sword will pierce even your own soul--to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2: 34-35

Book III: Abstract Legal Philosophy

Part I: Abstract philosophy in general (rationalism)
Part II: Genesis of natural law in general
Part III: Particular development of natural law in individual systems
Part IV: Evaluation of abstract legal philosophy
Part V: The system of the Revolution as the fulfillment of natural law

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