Philosophy of Law / Edition 1

by Martin P. Golding

Overview

This book discusses some basic problems in legal philosophy, critically examining the major positions of philosophers and jurists from Aristotle to Oliver Wendell Holmes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780136641285
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	03/14/1997
Series:	Foundations of Philosophy Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction.


The Scope of Legal Philosophy.


Nature of Law: Problems.


Nature of Law: Theories.


Limits of Law.


Punishment: The Deterrence Theory.


Punishment: Retributivism.


Dispute Settling and Justice.