A celebratory collection of 13 essays on philosophy, rights and natural law, inspired by the work of Knud Haakonssen. Explores the role of natural law in formulating doctrines of obligation and rights in accordance with the interests of early modern polities and churches. Acknowledges Haakonssen's immense academic achievement . Gives us new insights into the cultural and political role of law and rights in a variety of historical contexts and circumstances.