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Philosophy of law and legal theory : an anthology

3.5/5 ( ratings)

This carefully selected set of readings presents some of the most important articles in the field. The collection is essential reading for anyone with an interest in legal philosophy.
Gathers together some of the most important articles in the field of philosophy of law and legal theory.
Complements Dennis Patterson's "A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory ".
Represents essential reading for the beginning law student.

Contents:
Pt. I. Nature of Law --
1. The Path of the Law / O. W. Holmes --
2. A Realistic Jurisprudence --
The Next Step / Karl Llewellyn --
3. The Model of Rules / Ronald Dworkin --
Pt. II. Relation of Law and Morality --
4. Positivism and the Separation of Law and Morals / H. L. A. Hart --
5. Positivism and Fidelity to Law: A Reply to Professor Hart / Lon L. Fuller --
6. Negative and Positive Positivism / Jules L. Coleman --
7. On the Incoherence of Legal Positivism / John Finnis --
Pt. III. Theories of Adjudication --
8. Hard Cases / Ronald Dworkin --
9. What has Pragmatism to Offer Law? / Richard A. Posner --
Pt. IV. Legal Indeterminacy --
10. Form and Substance in Private Law Adjudication / Duncan Kennedy

Language: English

Pages: 432

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: February 24, 2003

ISBN: 0631202889

ISBN 13: 9780631202882

Philosophy of law and legal theory : an anthology

3.5/5 ( ratings)

This carefully selected set of readings presents some of the most important articles in the field. The collection is essential reading for anyone with an interest in legal philosophy.
Gathers together some of the most important articles in the field of philosophy of law and legal theory.
Complements Dennis Patterson's "A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory ".
Represents essential reading for the beginning law student.

Contents:
Pt. I. Nature of Law --
1. The Path of the Law / O. W. Holmes --
2. A Realistic Jurisprudence --
The Next Step / Karl Llewellyn --
3. The Model of Rules / Ronald Dworkin --
Pt. II. Relation of Law and Morality --
4. Positivism and the Separation of Law and Morals / H. L. A. Hart --
5. Positivism and Fidelity to Law: A Reply to Professor Hart / Lon L. Fuller --
6. Negative and Positive Positivism / Jules L. Coleman --
7. On the Incoherence of Legal Positivism / John Finnis --
Pt. III. Theories of Adjudication --
8. Hard Cases / Ronald Dworkin --
9. What has Pragmatism to Offer Law? / Richard A. Posner --
Pt. IV. Legal Indeterminacy --
10. Form and Substance in Private Law Adjudication / Duncan Kennedy

Language: English

Pages: 432

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: February 24, 2003

ISBN: 0631202889

ISBN 13: 9780631202882

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