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Book Synopsis: Fifty years on from its original publication, HLA Hart's The Concept of Law is widely recognized as the most important work of legal philosophy published in the twentieth century. It is a classic book in the field of legal scholarship and remains the starting point for most students coming to the subject for the first time.
Known as Hart's most famous work, The Concept of Law emerged from a set of lectures that Hart began to deliver in 1952 in which he developed a sophisticated view of legal positivism. Hart revolutionized the methods of jurisprudence and the philosophy of law in the English-speaking world by bringing the tools of analytic, and especially linguistic, philosophy to bear on the central problems of legal theory.
In this third edition, Leslie Green provides a new introduction that sets the book in the context of subsequent developments in social and political philosophy, clarifying misunderstandings of Hart's project and highlighting central tensions and problems in the work. The Concept of Law remains a must-read for anyone interested in the great thinkers of the 20th century.
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The Concept of Law (Clarendon Law Series) is a timeless masterpiece that has shaped the field of legal philosophy for over half a century. Written by HLA Hart, this groundbreaking book is considered the most significant work in legal scholarship of the twentieth century. Whether you're a law student or an avid reader interested in the philosophy of law, The Concept of Law is an essential addition to your collection.
Hart's lectures, which later formed the basis of this influential book, provide a comprehensive and sophisticated view of legal positivism. By introducing the tools of analytic and linguistic philosophy, Hart revolutionized jurisprudence and brought a fresh perspective to the central problems of legal theory.
In this third edition of The Concept of Law, Leslie Green, a distinguished expert in the field, offers a new introduction that contextualizes Hart's work within the developments in social and political philosophy that followed. By clarifying misunderstandings and highlighting key tensions and problems, Green's contribution enhances the reader's understanding and appreciation of this seminal work.
For those seeking to explore the ideas of the great thinkers of the twentieth century, The Concept of Law is an absolute must-read. Don't miss out on the opportunity to dive into the profound insights and innovative methods presented by HLA Hart. Get your copy now and embark on a thought-provoking journey through the philosophy of law.
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