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Jurisprudence: Theory and Context 9th ed (Book & eBook Pack)


ISBN13: 9780414111332
Published: April 2023
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Country of Publication: UK
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An excellent introduction to jurisprudence, explaining the often complex and difficult ideas in legal philosophy clearly and concisely. This book will engage readers with the fundamental themes in legal philosophy and the foremost legal theorists, and equip the reader with the tools and knowledge to delve deeper. This edition brings the discussion up-to-date, taking into account the most recent scholarly work.

  • A textbook for students of Jurisprudence, presenting the themes, theories, primary texts and protagonists in jurisprudential thinking, giving the reader a solid grounding in the subject and inspiring and enabling them to locate, read and understand the primary texts.
  • Split into four Parts which cover Legal Theory: Problems and Possibilities; Theories About the Nature of Law; Themes and Principles; and Modern Perspectives on Legal Theory.
  • A list of “Suggested Further Readings” is offered at the end of each chapter, footnote citations to the primary texts are contained within the chapters, and a full Bibliography is provided at the end of the book, for those who wish to locate longer and fuller discussions of the topics.
  • Brian H. Bix is the Frederick W. Thomas Professor of Law and Philosophy at the University of Minnesota, USA.

Subjects:
Jurisprudence, eBooks
Contents:
Part A: Legal Theory: Problems and Possibilities
1. Overview, Purpose and Methodology
2. Legal Theory: General Jurisprudence and Conceptual Analysis
Part B: Theories About the Nature of Law
3. H.L.A. Hart and Legal Positivism
4. Hans Kelsen’s Pure Theory of Law
5. Natural Law Theory and John Finnis
6. Understanding Lon Fuller
7. Ronald Dworkin’s Interpretive Approach
Part C: Themes and Principles
8. Justice
9. Punishment
10. Rights and Rights Talk
11. Will and Reason
12. Authority, Finality and Mistake
13. Common Law Reasoning and Precedent
14. Statutory Interpretation and Legislative Intentions
15. Legal Enforcement of Morality
16. The Obligation to Obey the Law
Part D: Modern Perspectives on Legal Theory
17. American Legal Realism
18. Economic Analysis of Law
19. Modern Critical Perspectives
20. Law and Literature
21. Philosophical Foundations of the Common law
22. Other Approaches