Central Issues in Jurisprudence: Justice, Law and Rights 5th Edition

Name: Central Issues in Jurisprudence: Justice, Law and Rights 5th Edition
Brand: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
SKU: 9780414054912
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Author: Nigel E. Simmonds
ISBN: 9780414054912

By Nigel E. Simmonds

Sweet & Maxwell U.K. February 2018

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ISBN-13: 9780414054912
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
Publication: February 2018
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Central Issues in Jurisprudence is a clear introduction to the major theories and arguments which currently dominate discussion in jurisprudence.

The work enables students to read the original writers with a real understanding of how the theories relate to each other, and how these theories cluster around certain fundamental issues.

Combining lucid exposition with commentary, the author provides a penetrating analysis of each theory examined, and a deep understanding of the problems addressed. Coverage includes:-

Utilitarianism
Rawls
Nozick
Finnis
Hart
Dworkin
Fuller
Rights

Central Issues in Jurisprudence remains the ideal starting point for anyone who wants to get to grips with this demanding but rewarding subject. Readers benefit from the author’s ability to make the subject accessible, without over-simplification.

Part one: Justice

Utilitarianism

Rawls

Nozick

Finnis on objective goods

Part two: Law

Hart

Dworkin

Fuller

Part three: Rights

The analysis of rights

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