Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory
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What is law? Does it have a purpose? What is its relationship with justice? Do we have a moral duty to obey the law? These sorts of questions lie at the heart of jurisprudence. Moreover, every substantive or 'black letter' branch of the law raises questions about its own meaning and function. The law of contract cannot be properly understood without an appreciation of the concepts of rights and duties. The law of tort is directly related to several...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0199532125
ISBN13:9780199532124
Release Date:May 2009
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 9.6" x 6.7"
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Education & Reference Jurisprudence Law Legal Theory & Systems Philosophy TextbooksCustomer Reviews
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Jurisprudence 102
Published by HarryP , 3 years ago
A very dense, sometimes difficult to understand read. This was the first book on jurisprudence I read, and I felt like I was already behind by some of the allusions made in this book. A good informative book, Understanding Jurisprudence is for readers who are already familiar with the basic tenants of jurisprudence and want to learn more about a myriad of different political philosophers.
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