书名: The Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
作者: Raymond Wacks (Author)
出版社: Oxford University Press, USA (May 26, 2006)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0192806912
ISBN-13: 978-0192806918
Book Description
The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life, shaping the character of our community and underlying issues from racism and abortion to human rights and international war. But what actually is law? A set of naturally occurring moral principles, or simply rules agreed by a particular society? What is a 'right' and what rights should people actually have? Is law really colour-blind and gender-blind? Can the law truly tell us whether gay marriages are immoral, what's wrong with racism, or whether we should go to war? Revealing the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm, Raymond Wacks explores the notion of law and its role in our lives. Referring to key thinkers from Aristotle to Rawls, Bentham, Dworkin, H.L.A. Hart and Derrida, he looks at the central questions behind legal theory that have fascinated lawyers and philosophers - and anyone - who ever wondered about law's relation to justice, morality, and democracy.
About the Author
Raymond Wacks is Emeritus Professor of Law and Legal Theory at the University of Hong Kong. His areas of interest are legal theory, privacy, and human rights, and he has published numerous books and articles on various aspects of law. His well known book Jurisprudence (Blackstone Press, 5th edn) is used by students worldwide; and his latest work is Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory (OUP, 2005). He has appeared on BBC television, and CNN and BBC radio, and has written for publications such as The Times, the New Statesman, and The Spectator.
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作者: Raymond Wacks (Author)
出版社: Oxford University Press, USA (May 26, 2006)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0192806912
ISBN-13: 978-0192806918
Book Description
The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life, shaping the character of our community and underlying issues from racism and abortion to human rights and international war. But what actually is law? A set of naturally occurring moral principles, or simply rules agreed by a particular society? What is a 'right' and what rights should people actually have? Is law really colour-blind and gender-blind? Can the law truly tell us whether gay marriages are immoral, what's wrong with racism, or whether we should go to war? Revealing the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm, Raymond Wacks explores the notion of law and its role in our lives. Referring to key thinkers from Aristotle to Rawls, Bentham, Dworkin, H.L.A. Hart and Derrida, he looks at the central questions behind legal theory that have fascinated lawyers and philosophers - and anyone - who ever wondered about law's relation to justice, morality, and democracy.
About the Author
Raymond Wacks is Emeritus Professor of Law and Legal Theory at the University of Hong Kong. His areas of interest are legal theory, privacy, and human rights, and he has published numerous books and articles on various aspects of law. His well known book Jurisprudence (Blackstone Press, 5th edn) is used by students worldwide; and his latest work is Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory (OUP, 2005). He has appeared on BBC television, and CNN and BBC radio, and has written for publications such as The Times, the New Statesman, and The Spectator.
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