| Description |
x, 437 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Types of Legal Philosophy. Ch. 1. Classical Natural Law Jurisprudence: Readings from Aristotle, Cicero, Aquinas, Grotius, and Blackstone. Ch. 2. Positivism: Readings from H.L.A. Hart. Ch. 3. Constructivism: Readings from Ronald Dworkin. Ch. 4. Consequentialism: Readings from Richard Posner. Ch. 5. Critical Legal Theory: Readings from Andrew Altman, Roberto Unger, and Martha Minow. Ch. 6. Practice Theory: Readings from Phillip Bobbitt and Dennis Patterson. Ch. 7. New Natural Law Theory: Readings from John Finnis -- Pt. II. Cases in Statutory Interpretation, Contract Law, Tort Law, and Public Law. Ch. 8. Statutory Interpretation. Riggs v. Palmer. Church of the Holy Trinity v. United States. United Steelworkers of America, AFL-CIO v. Weber. Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife. Ch. 9. Contract Law. Hamer v. Sidway. C & J Fertilizer, Inc. v. Allied Mutual Insurance Company. Williams v. Walker-Thomas Furniture Company. In the Matter of Baby M. Ch. 10. Tort Law |
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Palsgraf v. The Long Island Railroad Company. Dillon v. Legg. Thing v. LaChusa. Hymowitz v. Eli Lilly and Company. Vincent et al. v. Lake Erie Transportation Company. Ch. 11. Public Law. Texas v. Johnson. Home Building & Loan Ass'n v. Blaisdell. Meyer v. State of Nebraska. Everson v. Board of Education of Ewing TP |
| Summary |
Introduction to the Philosophy of Law: Readings and Cases employs a combination of case-based and theory-based materials to show novices in the field how the philosophy of law is related to concrete and actual legal practice. Ideal for undergraduates, it engages their curiosity about the law without sacrificing philosophical content. The authors emphasize a command of legal concepts and doctrine as a prelude to philosophical analysis. Introduction to the Philosophy of Law: Readings and Cases serves as an exceptional text for courses in the philosophy of law, jurisprudence, and legal theory |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Law -- Philosophy.
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| Author |
Patterson, Dennis M. (Dennis Michael), 1955-
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| LC no. |
98012815 |
| ISBN |
0195119754 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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