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Philosophy of Law: Classic and Contemporary Readings
Larry May
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Description for Philosophy of Law: Classic and Contemporary Readings
Paperback. "May and Brown's anthology on the Philosophy of Law is a useful and readily accessible resource for students and theorists. The editors have combined classical philosophical writings on core topics in philosophy of law with contemporary articles by both lawyers and philosophers, and the chapters are grouped under headings familiar to law students. Editor(s): May, Larry; Brown, Jeff. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 648 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 173 x 33. Weight in Grams: 968.
Philosophy of Law provides a rich overview of the diverse theoretical justifications for our legal rules, systems, and practices.
Philosophy of Law provides a rich overview of the diverse theoretical justifications for our legal rules, systems, and practices.
- Utilizes the work of both classical and contemporary philosophers to illuminate the relationship between law and morality
- Introduces students to the philosophical underpinnings of International Law and its increasing importance as we face globalization
- Features concrete examples in the form of cases significant to the evolution of law
- Contrasts Anglo-American law with foreign institutions and practices such as those in China, Japan, India, Ireland and Canada
- Incorporates diverse perspectives on the philosophy of law ranging from canonical material to feminist theory, critical theory, postmodernism, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
648
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
Number of Pages
656
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405183871
SKU
V9781405183871
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About Larry May
Larry May, JD, PhD., is Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St Louis, and Strategic Research Professor of Social Justice at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, Charles Sturt University in Canberra. He specializes in political philosophy, and is the author or editor of 21 books, including Sharing Responsibility (1992), Crimes Against Humanity: A Normative Account (2005), ... Read more
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