Exploring the relationship between natural law theory and the philosophy of law, Bebhinn Donnelly proposes a new approach to natural law theory - one which addresses some of the tradition's shortcomings and advances further its approach to Hume's dichotomy.Key features: Provides a clear definition of `nature' in this context Contrasts the work of Hume and Kant regarding the `is/ought' issue Examines the approach in traditional natural law Presents a full discussion of Finnis and the departure from traditional natural law Proposes a new, natural law approach to normativity, drawing on the strengths of traditional natural law theory Illustrates how natural law may provide a normative base for lawA Natural Law Approach to Normativity presents an original perspective on natural law theory and will be of interest to academics in philosophy of law, moral/political philosophy, natural law theorists, and students of jurisprudence internationally.