Author Description
Jules Coleman presents his work on substantive issues in legal theory and the appropriate methodology for legal theorising. He considers the principles of corrective justice, inclusive legal positivism and a conceptual analysis of law and justice.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the viability of a pragmatist methodology in addressing fundamental questions of legal theory and justice. Jules L. Coleman, a prominent legal philosopher, utilizes his expertise in analytical jurisprudence to evaluate the intersection of corrective justice and legal positivism. He argues for a specific conceptual framework that reconciles abstract legal principles with the practical realities of judicial decision-making.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of inclusive legal positivism
- Theoretical foundations of corrective justice
- Methodological critique of legal theorizing
- Conceptual mapping of law and justice
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive history of legal philosophy
- Does not offer a manual for practical litigation strategies
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars frequently cite this text as a rigorous contribution to the debate between positivist and normative legal theories. Experts highlight the density of the prose, noting that it requires a strong background in analytical philosophy to fully grasp the author's arguments.
Page Count:
226
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191707694
ISBN-13:
9780191707698
Philosophy
Principle Philosophy
Jurisprudence
Legal Theory
Pragmatism
Law