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Jurisprudence & general issues

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Jurisprudence & general issues

Hardback. Deals with basic points of legal theory and philosophy of law. This title shows that with the legal positivistic approach we cannot know, in all cases, what the law is, if that is equated to the rules posited by the legislator. It is of interest to philosophers concerned with law or ethics, and those concerned with justice in modern society. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792342625
ISBN
9780792342625
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.85

Hardback. Brings together a study of a particular legal system - that of Scotland - with a number of (mainly contemporary) theories of or about law. Rather than endorsing any one legal theory, this work ends with some tentative conclusions about legal theory itself. It offers an information base for those embarking on courses in comparative law or politics. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKS; 1DBKW; LAB; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792343103
ISBN
9780792343103
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.96

Hardback. Rule-applying legal arguments are traditionally treated as a kind of syllogism. This book offers an analysis of the role of rules and principles in legal reasoning, which focuses on the close relationship between rules, principles, and reasons. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792343257
ISBN
9780792343257
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 245.91

Hardback. In the study of forms of legal reasoning, logic and argumentation theory long followed separate tracks. Recently, however, developments in artificial intelligence and law have paved the way for overcoming this separation. This text presents contributions to this development. Editor(s): Prakken, Henry; Sartor, Giovanni. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB; LAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Reprinted from artificial intelligence and law, 4
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792344131
ISBN
9780792344131
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.38

Hardback. This text contains 15 essays which together show the development of one of the more important contemporary theories of the nature, grounds and practical implications of rights. The author provides a critical perspective both on his own theory and on alternative theories which he borrows or rejects. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792344674
ISBN
9780792344674
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 222.01

Hardback. This book contends with the presuppositions behind a received view on law as a systematic solution to social problems. It argues that neither do facts in law represent social reality, nor do norms represent a moral ideal. Representationalism is here put to the test of "the interception hypothesis". Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792346210
ISBN
9780792346210
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.95

Hardback. Plessy v Ferguson (1897) established racial segregation in American constitutional law. In the debate over affirmative action, Justice Harlan's dissent has been used to justify attacks on government affirmative action programs. This book takes a look at the moral and political principles underlying this historic decision and Harlan's dissent. Editor(s): Postema, Gerald J. Num Pages: 116 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAB; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
116
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792346654
ISBN
9780792346654
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.39

Hardback. This text presents a challenging alternative theory of legal philosophy. The central thesis of the book suggests an accommodation between three of the most influential contemporary theories of law, Kantianism, postmodernism and critical legal thought. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792347453
ISBN
9780792347453
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.67

Hardback. Focuses on topics in philosophical action theory such as reasons and causes of action, intentions, freedom of will and of action, omissions and norms in legal and ethical contexts, as well as activity, passivity and competence from medical points of view. Editor(s): Holmstrom-Hintikka, Ghita; Tuomela, Raimo. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 317 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HP; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
317
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792347521
ISBN
9780792347521
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.47

Hardback. This book, the expanded and completely revised text of the author's 1993 dissertation, studies the logical aspects of legal reasoning, in order to provide philosophical foundations for legal applications of artificial intelligence. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 241 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Rev ed
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792347767
ISBN
9780792347767
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 246.86

Hardback. This text offers a model for understanding autonomy in the context of the practical uses of this concept for applied ethics and political philosophy, and in particular for our understanding of moral responsibility. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 465.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792348511
ISBN
9780792348511
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.55

Hardback. Legal statements are the most basic elements of the law. This book presents an analysis of the different types of legal statements (mandatory rules, principles, power-conferring rules, definitions, permissions, values and the rule of recognition) from a threefold perspective. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAF; LNDA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792348566
ISBN
9780792348566
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.15

Hardback. Argues against the dominant 'republican' trend in legal and democratic theory that sees law as the prime vessel of political action, means of empowerment of civil society and guarantor of democratic politics. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792349549
ISBN
9780792349549
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 246.86

Hardback. Describes extensions of deontic logic, a branch of philosophical logic involving reasoning with norms, obligations, prohibitions and permissions. The book offers an analysis of the representation of actors, to whom the norms are directed, and authorities who enact the norms. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 191 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
191
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792349822
ISBN
9780792349822
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.77

Paperback. Scholars have produced a wide variety of theoretical work on contract law. This book compiles it, presents it coherently, evaluates it, and supplies numerous references to additional sources. It is suitable for legal theorists, practising lawyers, law students, and general readers who want to learn more about contract law and theory. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB; LN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 940.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
Number of pages
279
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792350637
ISBN
9780792350637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 188.20

Hardback. Deals with the notions of legal norms and legal systems and provides an analysis of the notion of legal indeterminacy and its relation to gaps, contradictions and the vagueness of legal concepts. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792351566
ISBN
9780792351566
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.37

Hardback. Jeffrie G. Murphy's third collection of essays further pursues the topics of punishment and retribution that were explored in his two previous collections. Murphy now explores these topics in light of issues that are normally associated with religion: forgiveness, mercy, and repentance. Series: Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792352754
ISBN
9780792352754
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.15

hardcover. The judiciary is in the early stages of a transformation in which AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology will help to make the judicial process faster without compromising the integrity of judges' discretionary reasoning. This book contains contributions which exemplify some of the directions that the AI transformation of the judiciary will take. Editor(s): Sartor, Giovanni; Branting, L. Karl. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
1998th Edition
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792354727
ISBN
9780792354727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.57

Hardback. This book aims to introduce those interested in legal theory and legal philosophy to the work of leading scholars in the field. The authors were asked to make an original synthesis of their own contributions to the field of legal theory and legal philosophy. Editor(s): Wintgens, Luc J. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792357964
ISBN
9780792357964
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.90

Hardback. Argues that legal justification can best be studied from a procedural, dialogical point of view: legal statements are justified if the audience is convinced in an argumentative dialog. This book is intended for scholars in legal theory, artificial intelligence, and argumentation. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792358305
ISBN
9780792358305
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.36

hardcover. Many legal philosophers focus on reasons for action and practical reason when analyzing central questions of their discipline. This book offers an evaluation of that approach, by examining the problems hidden behind such concepts as "reason for action" and "practical reasoning". Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
1999th Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792359128
ISBN
9780792359128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.17

Hardback. Presents a computational framework for the integration of rules and cases for analytic tasks typified by legal analysis. This book also presents techniques for representing, indexing, and comparing complex cases and for converting justification structures based on rules and case into natural-language text. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LA; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792361053
ISBN
9780792361053
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.74

Hardback. Presents a collection of essays on rights theory. This volume addresses such topics as the grounding of rights, the universality of rights, conflict among legal rights, the nature of political rights, the care-based presuppositions of rights, the misuse of rights talk, and the connection between rights and religion. Editor(s): Friedman, Marilyn; May, Larry; Parsons, K. (Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA). Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 277 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPVH; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
277
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792361985
ISBN
9780792361985
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.64

Hardback. Examines in some detail how our concepts of an ideal or 'universal' audience influence legal argument. This title shows how asking what are the arguments and the forms of argumentation that we believe would be accepted by such an audience, is a useful analytical tool. It is of interest to professionals in the fields of legal philosophy. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792362838
ISBN
9780792362838
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.23

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