In this text, the author defends the proposition that "moral laws" can play a legitimate - if subsidiary - role in preserving the "moral ecology" of the cultural environment in which people live their lives.

`George's exposition of his opponents' positions is clear and accurate, and his criticisms are often compelling.' Times Higher Education Supplement 'Throughout his defense of liberty and pluralism there are minor qualifications that once again underscore George's balanced perspective..."Making Men Moral" is a strong defense of moral law against arguments critical of traditional jurisprudence by contemporary liberal legal scholars...his book contains much erudition and wisdom worthy of study and reflection. It is a fine beginning for a young scholar. We shall eagerly look forward to further offerings his pen may produce.' `a clearly and carefully argued book on civil liberties and public morality. He also writes calmly and dispassionately, giving a fair and reasonably full statement of the views which he criticizes ... it is a book not to be ignored' International Philosophical Quarterly 'an intensive, provocative, and dispassionate contemplation of the nature of public morality and civil liberties.' `This book ... is extremely valuable in the hints it provides about the shape of a respectable legal moralism, its moral and political foundations and its practical implications.' Cambridge Law Journal `George's book is engagingly written, and holds the attention throughout.' Utilitas `'This book is a significant contribution to the field of legal theory by a scholar from this school of thought...even those who are keenly sceptical of the new natural law theories will find much value in George's powerful critique of rights-based, liberal legal theory'.' Studies in Christian Ethics 'This book is clear, incisive, and well argued. I highly recommend it.' Patrick Lee in The Review of Metaphysics June 1997 'a strong defense of morals laws against arguments critical of traditional jurisprudence by contemporary liberal legal scholars...his book contains much erudition and wisdom worthy of study and reflection. It is fine beginning for a young scholar.'