Ius Gentium as Publicly Articulated Moral Science.

This article explores the concept of "ius gentium" or the law of nations in St. Thomas's theological treatise on law. It discusses two main interpretations of ius gentium and proposes a slightly different approach, considering it as a form of reasoning pertaining to moral science. The article provides an exegesis of St. Thomas's texts to define ius gentium and its epistemological nature. It also discusses the division of human law, the understanding of the law of nations as positive law, and the role of moral philosophy in shaping human freedom. The text emphasizes the importance of grasping moral truths through reasoning and highlights the connection between civil law and natural law. [Extracted from the article]