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Philosophical Foundations of Contract Law
Gregory Klass
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Description for Philosophical Foundations of Contract Law
Hardcover. The 17 essays of this collection explore key philosophical questions underlying the institution of contract, and the philosophical issues arising in specific contract law doctrines, including contract formation, contract interpretation, unfair terms, the principle of good faith, defences, and remedies. Editor(s): Klass, Gregory; Letsas, George; Saprai, Prince. Series: Philosophical Foundations of Law. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: LAB; LNCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 176 x 28. Weight in Grams: 888.
In recent years there has been a revival of interest in the philosophical study of contract law. In 1981 Charles Fried claimed that contract law is based on the philosophy of promise and this has generated what is today known as 'the contract and promise debate'. Cutting to the heart of contemporary discussions, this volume brings together leading philosophers, legal theorists, and contract lawyers to debate the philosophical foundations of this area of law. Divided into two parts, the first explores general themes in the contract theory literature, including the philosophy of promising, the nature of contractual obligation, economic accounts ... Read more
In recent years there has been a revival of interest in the philosophical study of contract law. In 1981 Charles Fried claimed that contract law is based on the philosophy of promise and this has generated what is today known as 'the contract and promise debate'. Cutting to the heart of contemporary discussions, this volume brings together leading philosophers, legal theorists, and contract lawyers to debate the philosophical foundations of this area of law. Divided into two parts, the first explores general themes in the contract theory literature, including the philosophy of promising, the nature of contractual obligation, economic accounts ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Condition
New
Series
Philosophical Foundations of Law
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198713012
SKU
V9780198713012
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About Gregory Klass
Gregory Klass is Professor of Law at Georgetown University. His works include Insincere Promises (with Ian Ayres, Yale, 2005), and Contract Law in the USA (Kluwer, 2nd ed. 20 12). George Letsas is Reader in Philosophy of Law and Human Rights at University College, London. His work includes A Theory of Interpretation of the ECHR (OUP, 2007). ... Read more
Reviews for Philosophical Foundations of Contract Law
...[T]his superb book makes an exceptionally valuable contribution to the scholarship of this complex and fascinating area. No serious law library should be without it.
Greg Gordon, Edinburgh Law Review
Anyone interested in theoretical discussions of contract law would be well advised to read this book... the book offers a treasure of scholarly material to satisfy a wide ... Read more
Greg Gordon, Edinburgh Law Review
Anyone interested in theoretical discussions of contract law would be well advised to read this book... the book offers a treasure of scholarly material to satisfy a wide ... Read more