Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory: An Anthology (Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies) [Paperback]

Dennis Patterson (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0631202889 | ISBN-13: 978-0631202882 | Publication Date: March 4, 2003 | Edition: 1

This carefully selected set of readings presents some of the most important articles in the field. The collection is essential reading for anyone with an interest in legal philosophy.

• Gathers together some of the most important articles in the field of philosophy of law and legal theory.


• Complements Dennis Patterson's A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory (Blackwell, 1999).
  
• Represents essential reading for the beginning law student.

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‘Patterson collects fifteen of the classic articles in legal theory and presents them whole. The book provides an excellent introduction to several of the major topics making it useful both as a student text and as a sourcebook for academics and non-academics alike.’ Larry Alexander, University of San Diego School of Law

‘A wonderful selection from the classics in legal theory. It should prove an excellent and invaluable text for classroom use.’ Brian Bix, University of Minnesota, author of Jurisprudence: Theory and Context

‘Dennis Patterson has produced a fine anthology, one that will be particularly useful for those interested in learning about recent debates in analytic jurisprudence.’ Jeremy Waldron, Columbia Law School

Book Description

This carefully selected set of readings presents some of the most important articles in the field. The collection is essential reading for anyone with an interest in legal philosophy. The articles in this anthology are a natural addition to the superb set of original essays in A Companion to the Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory. Taken together, these two volumes provide a compelling overview of the best work in contemporary legal theory and are essential reading for beginning law students.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (March 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0631202889
• ISBN-13: 978-0631202882
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #356,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory: An Anthology (Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies) (Paperback)

I have read this magnificent book and sincerely i recommend it. The book contains a selection of the best essays on the contract law. The reader will find writings of Holmes, Dworkin, Hart, Fuller, Coleman , Finnis, Posner, Kennedy, Kress, Coase, among others. You can enjoy classics works related to moral and law of contract, theories of adjudication, legal indeterminacy, standards and rules in the contract law theory, etc. For all those who need to understand the philosophy of modern contract law, I recommend this book where you will meet essays published in different reviews of law.The good thing is the reader will have all these tests in a single book!