Harris, J.W.

Legal philosophies. / J.W. Harris - 2nd ed. - New York: Oxford University Press, 2004. - xiv, 318p. 22cm.

Includes index

Contents: What is jurisprudence about? -- Natural law and moral truth -- The Command theory of law -- Utilitarianism and the economic analysis of law -- Punishment -- Kelsen's pure theory of law -- Legal concepts -- Legal realism critical legal studies -- Hart's concept of law -- Freedom and the enforcement of morals -- The Morality of law and the rule of law -- Statutory interpretation -- Precedent -- Dworkin's rights thesis -- Legal reasoning -- The Duty to obey the law -- The Historical school and non-state law -- Sociological jurisprudence -- Law, social theory and marxist jurisprudence -- Justice: liberal, communitarian and feminist.

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