ABSTRACT
The morality of natural law, much like the warnings heeded by Toulmin, remains aware of the potential for self-interested agency. The morality of natural law reveals an inherent predisposition towards moral development which remains aware of the contingent factors of moral luck to challenge the ends of being human; however, situations of moral failure do not challenge the modern notion of progress. Natural law casuistry begins with an awareness of human vulnerability, in much the same way as the work of cosmopolitan and realist scholars; however, the morality of natural law provides a distinct interpretation of normative international politics. Natural law agency remains aware of the fallible nature of individuals and the uncontrollable outcomes of agency. It distinguishes a natural law institutional design form other ethical frameworks and draws on the first principles of morality. Yet the discourse of natural law counters the potential for negative agency in two interrelated fronts. It locates individuals within the moral community.
