Product Description
This anthology of classical, contemporary, philosophical and legal essays/cases focuses on legal philosophy as its own subject—rather than being a part of social/political philosophy or applied ethics. The essays within this reader focus on how law is organized and the particular philosophical issues that it raises. The book requires students to think through actual debates–many of them still currently in the courts. This updated edition contains … More >>
Readings in the Philosophy of Law
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Great collection of philosophical readings that will really help develop a firm comprehension of the different facets of Philosophy of law.
Rating: 5 / 5
After having spent my third week in this ‘Philosophy of Law and Ethics’ Class, it is critical to be a week or two ahead of the game(to be successful); most of the Philosophers and/or Political Figures are from another Era (Classical and Some Contemporary). It takes a bit of practice to read or even think along the lines. The paragraphs are a bit ‘flowery’ and long-winded versus ’straight-to-the-point’. Take Good Notes and Find A Quiet Place. An individual that is new to this type of reading would need to re-read the pages 2-5 times to grasp the lingo thus be prepared for the Comprehensive Exams.
However, it is a very good book and highly recommend. If an American Government class could be taken in conjunction with this, it would actually do a world of good. It kind of fills in the Gaps.
SusanSaige
Susan Bradbury (Bernstein)
Rating: 4 / 5
I am a student at SUNY Binghamton and have been tought by Professor Arthur. This particular book I have dissected for two classes, and tought as a TA for one class. This book consists of articles written by such philosophers as Dworkin, Hart, etc as well as brief summaries and questions for each. This book truly is a masterful piece and should be taught in any philosophy of law undergrad course.
Rating: 5 / 5