Philosophy of Law provides a rich overview of the diverse theoretical justifications for our legal rules, systems, and practices.
- Utilizes the work of both classical and contemporary philosophers to illuminate the relationship between law and morality
- Introduces students to the philosophical underpinnings of International Law and its increasing importance as we face globalization
- Features concrete examples in the form of cases significant to the evolution of law
- Contrasts Anglo-American law with foreign institutions and practices such as those in China, Japan, India, Ireland and Canada
- Incorporates diverse perspectives on the philosophy of law ranging from canonical material to feminist theory, critical theory, postmodernism, and critical race theory
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- Year Published:
- 2009
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- Editors:
- May, Larry (Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis, MO)|Brown, Jeff (Washington University in St. Louis, USA)
- ISBN:
- 9781405183871
- Number of Pages:
- 656
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken
- Publication Date:
- 09/04/2009
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Series:
- Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
- Language:
- English
- Imprint:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- SKU:
- 9781405183871