Jeffrie G. Murphy

Philosophy Of Law (eBook, PDF)

An Introduction To Jurisprudence

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

In this revised edition, two distinguished philosophers have extended the most authoritative text available on the philosophy of law and jurisprudence. Students will appreciate the careful organization and clear presentation of complicated issues as well as the emphasis on the relevance of both law and legal theory to contemporary society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 260
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Mai 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780429961892
• Artikelnr.: 56786466

Autorenporträt

Jeffrie G. Murphy is Regents Professor of Law and Philosophy and Affiliated Professor of Religious Studies at Arizona State University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on legal and moral philosophy, with a particular emphasis on theories of punishment, mercy, forgiveness, and the moral emotions.

Inhaltsangabe

INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW?1 THE NATURE OF LAW Natural Law Theory
Legal Positivism
Legal Realism The Reemergence of Natural Law
The Attack on Traditional Jurisprudence: Critical Legal Studies and Feminist Jurisprudence
Suggestions for Further Reading
2 MORAL THEORY A N D ITS APPLICATION TO LAW The Nature of Morality
The Nature of Moral Philosophy and Moral Theory
Utilitarianism and Social Policy
Kantianism
Rights
and Respect for Persons
Moral Philosophy and Constitutional Law: Freedom of Speech and Press
Moral Skepticism and the Limitations of Constitutional Analysis
3 CRIME A N D PUNISHMENT Why Have the Criminal Law at All? Kantianism and Retribution
Mental States
Excuses
and Strict Liability
Choosing the Proper Punishment
4 PHILOSOPHY A N D THE PRIVATE LAW Tort Law
Contract Law
5 LAW A N D ECONOMICS Basic Concepts and Models
Applying Economics to Law
Objections to the Economic Analysis of Law