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Oxford Studies in the Philosophy of Law is an annual forum for some of the best new philosophical work on law, by both senior and junior scholars from around the world. The essays range widely over issues in general jurisprudence (the nature of law, adjudication, and legal reasoning), the philosophical foundations of specific areas of law (from criminal law to evidence to international law), the history of legal philosophy, and related philosophical topics that illuminate the problems of legal theory. OSPL will be essential reading for philosophers, academic lawyers, political scientists, and historians of law who wish to keep up with the latest developments in this flourishing field.
This volume investigates the core philosophical questions surrounding the nature of law, legal reasoning, and the normative foundations of legal systems. Editors Brian Leiter and Leslie Green curate a collection of essays from international scholars, establishing a rigorous forum for exploring the intersection of analytical philosophy and legal practice. The text provides a structured examination of both general jurisprudence and the specific philosophical underpinnings of diverse legal domains.
What You Will Find
Experts and academics recognize this series as a primary venue for high-level discourse in contemporary legal philosophy. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for scholars and practitioners seeking to engage with the latest developments in the field.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2011-09-05
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199606447
ISBN-13:
9780199606443
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