This book investigates the fundamental question of what it means to assert that a proposition of law is true. Dennis Patterson, a scholar of legal theory, utilizes the later philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein and postmodern linguistic theory to critique existing jurisprudential frameworks. He argues that current approaches to legal truth are fundamentally flawed and proposes an alternative model centered on linguistic practice and the application of legal arguments to establish meaning.

Legal scholars and philosophers frequently cite this work as a significant contribution to the intersection of analytical philosophy and jurisprudence. Readers often note the high level of academic density, making it a text primarily suited for those with a background in legal theory or philosophy of language.