Philosophy of LawJoel Feinberg, Hyman Gross This leading anthology contains legal cases and essays written by the best scholars in legal philosophy, representing all major points of view on central topics in philosophy of law. This classic text is distinguished by its clarity, readability, balance of topics, balance of substantive positions on controversial questions, topical relevance, imaginative use of cases and stories, and the inclusion of only lightly-edited or untouched classics. This revision is marked by inclusion of many articles relevant to womens issues and a greater emphasis on concrete legal problems. |
Contents
Natural Law Theory | 7 |
Anthony DAmato On the Connection Between Law and Justice | 19 |
Legal Positivisms Challenge to Natural Law Theory | 31 |
Copyright | |
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