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Book Synopsis: The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life. Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating its meaning and its relation to the universal questions of justice, rights, and morality.
In this Very Short Introduction Raymond Wacks analyses the nature and purpose of the legal system, and the practice by courts, lawyers, and judges. Wacks reveals the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm, providing an enlightening guide to the central questions of legal theory.
In this revised edition Wacks makes a number of updates including new material on legal realism, changes to the approach to the analysis of law and legal theory, and updates to historical and anthropological jurisprudence.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Are you fascinated by the notion of law and its role in society? Do you want to dive deeper into the questions of justice, rights, and morality? Look no further! Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction is the perfect book for you. Written by Raymond Wacks, this book explores legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm, providing an enlightening guide to the central questions of legal theory.
With updates in this revised edition, you can expect to discover new material on legal realism, an evolved approach to the analysis of law and legal theory, and updates to historical and anthropological jurisprudence. Wacks takes you on a thought-provoking journey into the nature and purpose of the legal system, unraveling the intriguing and challenging aspects of legal philosophy.
When you choose Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction, you join the readers of the renowned Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press. With hundreds of titles covering various subject areas, these pocket-sized books are designed to help you quickly get ahead in a new subject. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to expand your knowledge and engage with the fundamental concepts of law. Grab your copy of Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction today and embark on a fascinating journey into legal philosophy and its impact on our social and political life.
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