Law: Key Concepts in Philosophy

Law: Key Concepts in Philosophy

Author: David Ingram

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 0826478220

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An introductory guide to the philosophy of law, part of Continuum's series of modular texts, offering complete coverage of the undergraduate philosophy curriculum


Philosophy of Law

Philosophy of Law

Author: Mark Tebbit

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 0415334411

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"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada."


Philosophy and International Law

Philosophy and International Law

Author: David Lefkowitz

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-10-29

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1107138779

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Offers an accessible discussion of conceptual and moral questions on international law and advances the debate on many of these topics.


Law: Key Concepts in Philosophy

Law: Key Concepts in Philosophy

Author: David Ingram

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2006-11-02

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1441193952

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The philosophy of law - inquiry into the origins, nature and theory of laws and legal principles, and those concepts that structure the practice of law - is of great importance in moral and political philosophy, as well as being a major area of philosophical concern in its own right. Clear, concise and comprehensive, this is the ideal introduction to the philosophy of law for those studying it for the first time. Drawing upon both the analytic Anglo-American and Continental schools of philosophy, Law: Key Concepts in Philosophy summarises the work of key thinkers in the philosophy of law, including Rousseau, Hobbes, Austin, Hegel, Mill, Marx, Dworkin and Rawls. It provides lucid and thorough explication and analysis of central concerns in legal philosophy, covering criminal law, civil law and constitutional law. Finally, the text also addresses key issues in contemporary philosophy of law, including human rights, international law and questions of race and gender.


Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction

Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Raymond Wacks

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2014-02-27

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0191510637

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The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life. Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating its meaning and its relation to the universal questions of justice, rights, and morality. In this Very Short Introduction Raymond Wacks analyses the nature and purpose of the legal system, and the practice by courts, lawyers, and judges. Wacks reveals the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm, providing an enlightening guide to the central questions of legal theory. In this revised edition Wacks makes a number of updates including new material on legal realism, changes to the approach to the analysis of law and legal theory, and updates to historical and anthropological jurisprudence. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.


The Philosophy of International Law

The Philosophy of International Law

Author: Samantha Besson

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2010-04

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 0199208581

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This text contains 29 cutting-edge essays by philosophers and lawyers which address the central philosophical questions about international law. Its overarching theme is the moral and political values that should guide and shape the assessment and development of international law and institutions.


Jurgen Habermas

Jurgen Habermas

Author: Barbara Fultner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-05

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1317492021

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A rare systematic thinker, Habermas has furthered our understanding of modernity, social interaction and linguistic practice, societal institutions, rationality, morality, the law, globalization, and the role of religion in multicultural societies. He has helped shape discussions of truth, objectivity, normativity, and the relationship between the human and the natural sciences. This volume provides an accessible and comprehensive conceptual map of Habermas' theoretical framework and its key concepts, including the theory of communicative action, discourse ethics, his social-political philosophy and their applications to contemporary issues. It will be an invaluable resource for both novice readers of Habermas and those interested in a more refined understanding of particular aspects of his work.


Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy

Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy

Author: Brendan Sweetman

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2007-04-23

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1441197060

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The philosophy of religion is a core area in the study of philosophy, as well as being a subject of growing contemporary interest. It encompasses some of the major and most complex philosophical questions. Does God exist? What is God's nature? Why does God allow evil? What is a religious experience? Are religion and science compatible? What relevance does evolution have for religious belief? It also covers questions concerning the challenge of religious pluralism, a topic of great contemporary relevance. Written with the specific needs of students new to philosophy in mind, Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy covers the work of major thinkers and outlines clearly the central questions and arguments encountered in studying the philosophy of religion. This is an engaging and clear introduction to a major component of the undergraduate philosophy curriculum, as well as being an ideal support for general readers.