Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: Philosophy Of Law: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Wacks Raymond (Emeritus Professor Of Law And Legal Theory)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199687008
Pages: 176 Pages, Approximately 15 Black And White Illustrations
Publication Date: 4/1/2014
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Jurisprudence & Philosophy Of Law