Kuz S. V. The concept of functionality in the theory of natural law

The article is devoted to the study of functionality in the theory of natural law. The functionality is considered by the author through the prism of the philosophy of law, namely its main functions: world-view, methodological, epistemological, axiological, educational and ideological. The main features of approaches to natural legal understanding are considered with the purpose of functional characterization of each concept and the whole natural-legal direction. The essence of each of the functions of the natural-legal doctrine is revealed. The conclusion is drawn about the importance of functionality in the concept of natural law.

Key words: natural law, functionality, doctrine, philosophy, concept, function, theory, being, philosophy of law, divine mind, idea, justice.