Understanding jurisprudence : an introduction to legal theory
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Understanding jurisprudence : an introduction to legal theory
Oxford University Press, 2005
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Understanding Jurisprudence explores the concept of law and its role within society. Detailing both the traditional and modern jurisprudential theories Raymond Wacks clearly relates these often complex arguments to the nature and purpose of our current legal systems. This book reveals the intriguing and challenging nature of jurisprudence with clarity and enthusiasm. Without avoiding the complexities and subtleties of the subject, the author provides an illuminating guide to the central questions of legal theory. An experienced teacher of jurisprudence and distinguished writer in the field, his approach is stimulating, accessible, and entertaining.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Natural law
- Classical legal positivism
- Modern legal positivism
- Law as interpretation
- Law and morality
- Realism
- Law and social theory
- Justice
- Rights
- Feminist and critical race theory
- Critical legal theory
- Glossary
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