Elements of Right and of the Law: To Which Is Added a Historical and Critical Essay Upon the Several Theories of Jurisprudence

Excerpt from Elements of Right and of the Law: To Which Is Added a Historical and Critical Essay Upon the Several Theories of Jurisprudence

It is also, of all branches of human philosophy, the most susceptible of scientific treatment, the most readily understood by readers of ordinary intelligence, and the most interesting. Hence, in all periods distinguished by literary genius, it has attracted the attention of the greatest minds, and has thus given rise to a literature which - whether we regard its utility or the ability displayed in it - is one of the most remarkable achievements of human genius; and to which, also, it may be added, is due the establishment of principles which constitute the very foundation of our modern civilization.

Unfortunately, this literature has in England and America fallen into neglect - in the latter country principally from a general lack of interest in philosophical subjects; in the former from the prevalence of a false theory, which, originating with Bentham, has usurped complete possession of the English mind.

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