Philosophy of Law: An IntroductionPsychology Press, 2005 - 249 Seiten Philosophy of Law: An Introduction provides an ideal starting point for students of philosophy and law as it assumse no prior knowledge of either subject. The book is structured around the key issues and themes in the philosophy of law, including:
The second edition is updated with important developments in English law, the general impact of the Human Rights Act and the defence of necessity in relation to the Case of the Conjoined Twins. Radical Marxism, feminist, critical legal studies and critical race theories are also explained against the background of controversy between postmodernism and defences of modernity. New chapters assess the value of traditional legal theory and various critical perspectives and study questions at the end of each chapter help students explore the most important issues in philosophy of law. |
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... punishment 192 The problem of justification 192 Punishment justified by its effects 194 Justifying punishment retrospectively 196 Criticisms of the traditional theories 197 Modifications and compromises 202 Punishment as communication ...
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Part II The reach of the law | 89 |
Part III Criminal responsibility and punishment | 155 |
cases and statutes cited | 231 |
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