Jurisprudence: Text and Readings on the Philosophy of Law, 4th Edition
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Description
This book is designed for use in courses in law schools and university departments of philosophy. It can serve as a text for basic and advanced courses and seminars. Readings include excerpts of classic works of Aristotle, Aquinas, Locke, Hobbes, Kant, Bentham, and Austin. Provided also are excerpts from standard works of twentieth century philosophers. The book explores current legal discourse with readings on topics such as sociobiology, Islamic law, the legal process school, legal feminism, critical legal studies, intersectionality and gender identity theories, law and economics, and new private law theories. It reprints leading cases on natural rights/human rights and readings from online blogs, op-ed essays, news stories and internet publications, as well as drawing on literary treatment of topics relevant to legal philosophy.
ISBN
9781684674732
Publication Date
2020
Publisher
West Academic
Disciplines
Jurisprudence | Law
Recommended Citation
MacLeod, Adam J., "Jurisprudence: Text and Readings on the Philosophy of Law, 4th Edition" (2020). Faculty Books. 159.
https://scholarship.law.edu/fac_books/159
