Raymond Wacks
Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199687008
- author:
- Raymond Wacks
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 1.3 x 11.2 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, Introduction to Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life, shaping the character of our community. Legal philosophy explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating its meaning and relation to universal questions of justice, rights, and morality. In this Very Short Introduction, Raymond Wacks analyzes the nature and purpose of the legal system, revealing the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm. The book provides an enlightening guide to central questions of legal theory, including updates on legal realism, historical jurisprudence, and anthropological jurisprudence. This concise introduction offers a readable evolution of the subject, demonstrating how law has developed and influenced society.
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