Philosophy of Law

Organized around specific questions theses and arguments <i>Philosophy of Law: Introducing Jurisprudence</i> helps students get to grips with the fascinating yet often complex realm of legal philosophy.<br/><br/>This comprehensive introduction explores fundamental questions about legal systems legal reasoning and legal concepts covering a wide range of topics in jurisprudence including: <br/><br/>- Liability<br/>- Punishment<br/>- Causation<br/>- Discretion<br/>- Precedent<br/>- Constitutional disobedience<br/>- The rule of law<br/><br/>Packed with boxed case studies chapter discussion questions guides to further reading a glossary of key terms and online resources for lecturers and students Jeffrey Brand guides the reader through ideas in an accessible way. <i>Philosophy of Law</i> is ideal for use as a core textbook or as a companion to a set of primary sources.