Philosophy of Law

Philosophy of Law provides a rich overview of the diverse theoretical justifications for our legal rules, systems,...
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Author: May
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Language: English
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Philosophy of Law by May

Philosophy of Law

$288.83

Philosophy of Law

$288.83
Author: May
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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


Author: May
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 05/01/2009
Pages: 656
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.60w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781405183871

About the Author
Larry May, JD, PhD., is Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St Louis, and Strategic Research Professor of Social Justice at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, Charles Sturt University in Canberra. He specializes in political philosophy, and is the author or editor of 21 books, including Sharing Responsibility (1992), Crimes Against Humanity: A Normative Account (2005), War Crimes and Just War (2007), and Aggression and Crimes Against Peace (2008).

Jeff Brown has a JD from Vanderbilt University and an MA from Washington University in St Louis, where he is now completing his PhD.




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