| Description |
xii, 214 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Fundamentals of philosophy ; 2 |
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Fundamentals of philosophy (Blackwell Publishing Ltd.) ; 2
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| Contents |
Analytical fundamentals : the concept of law -- Normative fundamentals : the basic roles of paradigmatic legal systems -- The aims of law -- The nature and aims of the criminal law -- The nature and aims of tort law -- Challenging the law |
| Summary |
"Beginning with the deceptively simple question "What is law?" Philosophy of Law introduces readers to the basic analytical and normative issues in the field. The volume is a wide-ranging text that discusses the concepts of law, highlights key historical and contemporary thinkers who have shaped the discourse, and provides a unified treatment of the various issues in the philosophy of law."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Jurisprudence.
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Law -- Philosophy.
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| LC no. |
2005031980 |
| ISBN |
9781405129466 hardback alkaline paper |
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1405129468 hardback alkaline paper |
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9781405129602 paperback alkaline paper |
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1405129603 paperback alkaline paper |
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