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Hardback. Provides the treatment of the legal theory of Eduard Gans (1789-1839) and the first translation of Gans' "Systems of Roman Civil Law in Outline" (1827). This title argues that Gans' writings, especially his exposition of Roman Law, combined an application of Romanist legal scholarship with a creative, original vision of Hegelian methodology. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 890.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
156
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792332701
ISBN
9780792332701
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.67

hardcover. Defends the thesis that the existence of institutions is a conventional matter. This book says that ultimately they exist because we believe in their existence, and because they play a role in our practical reasoning. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
1995th Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792333258
ISBN
9780792333258
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.47

Paperback. Editor(s): Campbell, Dennis. BIC Classification: LNCB. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792333906
ISBN
9780792333906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.20

Paperback. Editor(s): Campbell, Dennis. Num Pages: 397 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: LNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 611.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Number of pages
397
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792334040
ISBN
9780792334040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.03

Paperback. Editor(s): Berghe, Lutgart van den. Num Pages: 192 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KFFK; LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792337966
ISBN
9780792337966
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.37

Hardback. This text deals with a problem central to the legal profession: what is the nature of discovery in legal decision-making? In addition to dicussing this fundamental problem, the work raises related problems in analyses of the spontaneous efforts of an arbitrator and a judge to solve legal problems. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 171 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB; LAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
171
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792339816
ISBN
9780792339816
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.27

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

€ 132.74

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

€ 133.08

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

€ 254.83

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

€ 205.55

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

€ 232.72

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

€ 132.53

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

€ 129.90

Hardback. Legal theory has been much occupied with understanding legal systems and analyzing the concept of legal system. What kind of legal and political entity is this 'Union' and how does it relate juridically and politically to its member states? This book contains essays that deal with the above problems. Editor(s): MacCormick, Neil. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JPSN2; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 405.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Reprinted from LAW AND PHILOSOPHY, 16:4, 1997
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792347316
ISBN
9780792347316
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

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

€ 197.56

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

€ 200.47

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

€ 255.82

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

€ 131.61

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

€ 127.97

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

€ 255.82

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