School of Salamanca

The School of Salamanca was a group of scholars in the 16th century, based at the University of Salamanca in Spain. They are known for their groundbreaking ideas in philosophy, economics, and law, especially regarding justice, human rights, and the nature of governance. They engaged in discussions about morality, the just price of goods, and the rights of indigenous peoples, influencing the development of modern economic theory and human rights concepts. Their work laid the groundwork for later Enlightenment thinkers and contributed significantly to Western thought.