A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory
Blackwell Companions to Philosophy
1. Auflage März 2010
704 Seiten, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Kurzbeschreibung
The second edition of this outstanding Companion provides an unparalleled survey of philosophy of law and legal theory for students and specialists alike. Written by an international assembly of leading scholars, the articles have been revised throughout, and the addition of ten entirely new essays ensures that the volume continues to offer the most up-to-date coverage of current thinking in legal philosophy. Together, the essays provide an in-depth introduction to philosophical and legal theory, and a critical overview of the basic theoretical concepts, theories, topics, philosophical issues, and themes.
The articles in this new edition of A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory have been updated throughout, and the addition of ten new articles ensures that the volume continues to offer the most up-to-date coverage of current thinking in legal philosophy.
* Represents the definitive handbook of philosophy of law and contemporary legal theory, invaluable to anyone with an interest in legal philosophy
* Now features ten entirely new articles, covering the areas of risk, regulatory theory, methodology, overcriminalization, intention, coercion, unjust enrichment, the rule of law, law and society, and Kantian legal philosophy
* Essays are written by an international team of leading scholars
Preface.
Introduction.
PART I: Areas of Law.
PART II: Contemporary Schools and Perspectives.
Part III: Topics and Disciplines.
Index.