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The Concept Of Law (Clarendon Law Series)
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The Concept Of Law Is The Most Important And Original Work Of Legal Philosophy Written This Century. First Published In 1961, It Is Considered The Masterpiece Of H.L.A. Hart'S Enormous Contribution To The Study Of Jurisprudence And Legal Philosophy. Its Elegant Language And Balanced Arguments Have Sparked Wide Debate And Unprecedented Growth In The Quantity And Quality Of Scholarship In This Areamuch Of It Devoted To Attacking Or Defending Hart'S Theories. Principal Among Hart'S Critics Is Renowned Lawyer And Political Philosopher Ronald Dworkin Who In The 1970S And 80S Mounted A Series Of Challenges To Hart'S Concept Of Law. It Seemed That Hart Let These Challenges Go Unanswered Until, After His Death In 1992, His Answer To Dworkin'S Criticism Was Discovered Among His Papers.In This Valuable And Longawaited New Edition Hart Presents An Epilogue In Which He Answers Dworkin And Some Of His Other Most Influential Critics Including Fuller And Finnis. Written With The Same Clarity And Candor For Which The First Edition Is Famous, The Epilogue Offers A Sharper Interpretation Of Hart'S Own Views, Rebuffs The Arguments Of Critics Like Dworkin, And Powerfully Asserts That They Have Based Their Criticisms On A Faulty Understanding Of Hart'S Work. Hart Demonstrates That Dworkin'S Views Are In Fact Strikingly Similar To His Own. In A Final Analysis, Hart'S Response Leaves Dworkin'S Criticisms Considerably Weakened And His Positions Largely In Question.Containing Hart'S Final And Powerful Response To Dworkin In Addition To The Revised Text Of The Original Concept Of Law, This Thoughtprovoking And Persuasively Argued Volume Is Essential Reading For Lawyers And Philosophers Throughout The World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Concept of Law' about? A: 'The Concept of Law' is a seminal work in legal philosophy by H.L.A. Hart, first published in 1961. It explores fundamental questions of law, offering a comprehensive analysis of the nature of legal systems, the relationship between law and morality, and the role of legal institutions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Concept of Law' is H.L.A. Hart, a prominent legal philosopher known for his influential contributions to jurisprudence.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing features the 2nd edition of 'The Concept of Law', which includes an Epilogue where Hart responds to critics like Ronald Dworkin.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: The 2nd edition of 'The Concept of Law' was published on June 26, 1997.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of 'The Concept of Law' include Hart's exploration of legal concepts, a detailed examination of the rule of law, and responses to criticisms from notable scholars, all presented in clear and accessible language.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Concept of Law' has a total of 315 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition, ensuring that it is free from wear and tear.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Concept of Law' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in legal philosophy? A: 'The Concept of Law' is suitable for both beginners and advanced readers, as it presents complex ideas in an accessible manner, making it a foundational text for anyone interested in legal philosophy.
- Q: What topics does Hart address in the Epilogue of this edition? A: In the Epilogue of the 2nd edition, Hart addresses criticisms from Ronald Dworkin and others, providing clarifications on his theories and reinforcing his arguments regarding legal interpretation and the nature of law.