Since the dawn of civilisation philosophers and sages alike have been concerned about the potential for government to become a Leviathan-like monster. In this book Professor Drew shows how a careful application of natural law principles can mitigate this threat of Leviathan and also contribute to the flourishing of people.

To do so Natural Law and Government examines the trade-off between human dignity and the common good during the public policy response to COVID-19. Specifically, Professor Drew details his concerns regarding the emergence of concentrations of power and competence in government changes that have sadly given rise to the repression of the vitality of citizens. This ground-breaking work explains the changes to thinking, institutions and public management that are necessary for people to reclaim their right to thrive as humans. In sum, this is a handbook for what needs to be done after the COVID-19 revolution.

Uniquely presents how natural law can be applied to benefit policy formation Explores multifaceted themes of ethics, morality, government, policy and law Applies philosophical greater good concepts to grow and sustain morality in pandemic times

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Joseph Drew is professor of local government economics at the institute for Regional Futures located within the University of Newcastle. Joseph is also adjunct professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University and visiting professor at Seoul National University. His principal research interests are the art of selling public policy, financial sustainability, performance monitoring, and natural law philosophy. He is the author of several books including: Reforming Local Government (2020), Saving Local Government (2022), and Natural Law and Government (2022).

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Chapter 1. Natural Law and Government, or, After the (COVID) Revolution?.- Chapter 2. Human Flourishing.- Chapter 3. Moral Government.- Chapter 4. Sortition A Partial Defence of Human Dignity.- Chapter 5. Structure, Remit, and Size of Government.- Chapter 6. Evaluating Policy Success: COVID Response and Human Flourishing.- Chapter 7. Funding Moral GovernmentChapter 8. Education.- Chapter 9. Can We Have Government and Human Flourishing?