Jurisprudence: Theory and Context 9th ed

Author: Brian Bix
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K._
ISBN: 9780414111325

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780414060029
Published In: May 2023
Format: Paperback
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An excellent introduction to jurisprudence, explaining the often complex and difficult ideas in legal philosophy clearly and concisely. This book will engage readers with the fundamental themes in legal philosophy and the foremost legal theorists, and equip the reader with the tools and knowledge to delve deeper. This edition brings the discussion up-to-date, taking into account the most recent scholarly work.

A textbook for students of Jurisprudence, presenting the themes, theories, primary texts and protagonists in jurisprudential thinking, giving the reader a solid grounding in the subject and inspiring and enabling them to locate, read and understand the primary texts.
Split into four Parts which cover Legal Theory: Problems and Possibilities; Theories About the Nature of Law; Themes and Principles; and Modern Perspectives on Legal Theory.
A list of “Suggested Further Readings” is offered at the end of each chapter, footnote citations to the primary texts are contained within the chapters, and a full Bibliography is provided at the end of the book, for those who wish to locate longer and fuller discussions of the topics.
Brian H. Bix is the Frederick W. Thomas Professor of Law and Philosophy at the University of Minnesota, USA.

Part A: Legal Theory: Problems and Possibilities

Overview, Purpose and Methodology

General Jurisprudence and Conceptual Analysis

Part B: Individual Theories About the Nature of Law

H.L.A. Hart and Legal Positivism

Hans Kelsen’s Pure Theory of Law

Natural Law Theory and John Finnis

Understanding Lon Fuller

Ronald Dworkin's Interpretive Approach

Part C: Themes and Principles

Justice

Punishment