Readings in the Philosophy of Law

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Jules L. Coleman
Taylor & Francis, 1999 - 680 páginas

An extraordinary collection of the finest essays in the core areas of legal philosophy, Readings in Philosophy ofLaw is a perfect introduction to the breadth of issues covered in the philosophy of law. The essays are all classic papers chosen as much for their clarity of thought and comprehensiveness as for their distinctiveness and importance to the subject matters of legal philosophy. This collection is ideal for the professional as well as the student, as it brings together classic essays that are not otherwise available in one volume. The reader sees each author's thoughts and arguments unfold naturally within the context of other important works. For breadth of contributions and intellectual rigor, Readings in Philosophy of Law is unrivalled.

 

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Oliver Wendell Holmes
23
Dworkin
60
Legitimate Authority and The Claims of
93
On Harts Way
125
Some Fundamental Legal Conceptions
164
Are There Any Natural Rights?
209
A Hart
225
Utility and Rights
243
The Forum of Principle
389
The Expressive Function of Punishment
467
Legal Responsibility and Excuses
495
The Moral Education Theory of Punishment
520
The Tragedy of the Commons
551
Ownership
557
Contract Law and Distributive Justice
598
Mischief and Misfortune
639

The Right to Do Wrong
275
Toward Neutral Principles of Constitutional
295
Constitutional Theories
371

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