
Central Issues in Jurisprudence
Justice, Law and Rights
Nigel Simmonds(Author)
Sweet & Maxwell (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 24. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
354 pages
978-0-414-02323-9 (ISBN)
Description
Central Issues in Jurisprudence is a clear introduction to the major theories and arguments which currently dominate discussion in jurisprudence. Read the original writers and benefit from the author s ability to make the subject accessible, without over-simplification.This text remains the ideal starting point for anyone who wants to get to grips with this demanding but rewarding subject. Coverage includes: Utilitarianism, Rawls, Nozick, Finnis on objective goods, Hart, Dworkin, and Fuller.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-414-02323-9 (9780414023239)
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Content
Introduction; Introduction to Part 1: Justice; 1. Utilitarianism; 2. Rawls; 3. Nozick 4. Finnis on Objective Goods; Introduction to Part 2: Law; 5.Hart; 6.Dworkin; 7. Fuller; Part 3: Rights; The Analysis of Rights; Selected Reading