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Law s Empire
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With the incisiveness and lucid style for which he is renowned, Ronald Dworkin has written a masterful explanation of how the AngloAmerican legal system works and on what principles it is grounded. Law?s Empire is a fulllength presentation of his theory of law that will be studied and debatedby scholars and theorists, by lawyers and judges, by students and political activistsfor years to come.Dworkin begins with the question that is at the heart of the whole legal system: in difficult cases how do (and how should) judges decide what the law is? He shows that judges must decide hard cases by interpreting rather than simply applying past legal decisions, and he produces a general theory of what interpretation isin literature as well as in lawand of when one interpretation is better than others. Every legal interpretation reflects an underlying theory about the general character of law: Dworkin assesses three such theories. One, which has been very influential, takes the law of a community to be only what the established conventions of that community say it is. Another, currently in vogue, assumes that legal practice is best understood as an instrument of society to achieve its goals. Dworkin argues forcefully and persuasively against both these views: he insists that the most fundamental point of law is not to report consensus or provide efficient means to social goals, but to answer the requirement that a political community act in a coherent and principled manner toward all its members. He discusses, in the light of that view, cases at common law, cases arising under statutes, and great constitutional cases in the Supreme Court, and he systematically demonstrates that his concept of political and legal integrity is the key to AngloAmerican legal theory and practice.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Law's Empire by Ronald Dworkin? A: The main theme of Law's Empire is the exploration of how judges interpret the law in difficult cases, emphasizing the importance of coherence and principled decision-making in the legal system.
- Q: Who is the author of Law's Empire and what is his background? A: Law's Empire is authored by Ronald Dworkin, a renowned legal philosopher known for his influential theories on law and political integrity.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of Law's Empire is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does Law's Empire contain? A: Law's Empire contains a total of 470 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of Law's Empire? A: Law's Empire was published on January 1, 1986.
- Q: Is Law's Empire suitable for legal professionals? A: Yes, Law's Empire is suitable for legal professionals, scholars, and students, as it provides deep insights into legal interpretation and theory.
- Q: What edition of Law's Empire is being sold? A: This listing is for the First Edition of Law's Empire.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in Law's Empire? A: Key topics in Law's Empire include legal interpretation, the role of judges, and critiques of prevailing theories about law's purpose.
- Q: Can I find case studies in Law's Empire? A: Yes, Law's Empire includes discussions of various legal cases, including common law and constitutional cases.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still readable.