Oliver Wendell Holmes

The Common Law (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Legal Philosophy and Judicial Opinions in American Literature

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Common Law," Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. presents a profound exploration of the evolution of legal principles and their societal implications. Written in a compelling prose style that blends engaging narrative with rigorous intellectual analysis, the book reflects Holmes's belief in the law as a living entity, shaped by customs and social needs rather than merely codified rules. It delves into various aspects of common law, including torts and contracts, while also highlighting the dynamic relationship between law and morality within a historical context. Through incisive arguments and memorable anecdotes, Holmes elucidates the foundational principles that continue to underpin American jurisprudence. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., an eminent jurist and Supreme Court Justice, was deeply immersed in the intellectual currents of his time, which included pragmatism and utilitarianism. His experiences as a soldier in the Civil War and subsequent career in law inspired his reflections on the nature of justice and legal reasoning. Holmes sought to demystify the law, emphasizing its adaptability and relevance to societal progress, which influenced his landmark decisions on free speech and personal liberty. Readers interested in the intersection of law, philosophy, and social justice will find "The Common Law" an indispensable text. Holmes's articulate prose and insightful analysis offer valuable perspectives on contemporary legal debates, making this work not only a crucial historical document but also a thought-provoking guide for understanding the complex nature of law in society.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 339
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664139382
• Artikelnr.: 58436093

Autorenporträt

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was an American lawyer who was born March 8, 1841 and died March 6, 1935. From 1902 to 1932, he was an associate judge on the U.S. Supreme Court. Holmes is one of the most famous and important American judges in history. He is known for his long service, sharp opinions (especially on civil liberties and American constitutional democracy), and respect for the decisions of elected legislatures. Holmes quit the court at the age of 90, which is still the oldest justice on the Supreme Court. He was a Brevet Colonel in the American Civil War and was wounded three times. He also worked as an associate justice and chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and as the Weld Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he went to school. He was well-liked, especially by leftists in the United States, because of his views, personality, and writing style. Holmes was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents were Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., a famous author and doctor, and Amelia Lee Jackson Holmes. All of his ancestors came to North America from England in the early colonial time as part of the Puritan movement to New England. Both of his parents were English.