Aristotle and Law
Aristotle and Law
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This book offers a systematic exposition of Aristotle's legal thought. It argues that Aristotle's seemingly dispersed statements on legislation and law are unified by a commitment to law's status as an achievement of practical reason. It will appeal to scholars and students in jurisprudence, philosophy, political science, and classics.
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Aristotle and Law by George Duke
In Aristotle and Law, George Duke argues that Aristotle's seemingly dispersed statements on law and legislation are unified by a commitment to law's status as an achievement of practical reason. This book provides a systematic exposition of the significance and coherence of Aristotle's account of law, and also indicates the relevance of this account to contemporary legal theory. It will be of great interest to scholars and students in jurisprudence, philosophy, political science and classics.
'… a delightful and rewarding workIndeed, I recommend this book not just to those interested in Aristotle's theory of law, but to anyone looking for a lucid overview of many of the scholarly debates about Aristotelian ethics and politics.' Steven C. Skultety, The Review of Politics
'Duke should be commended for challenging Aristotle scholars to think beyond the interpretive frameworks of the last three decades.' Thornton Lockwood, Metascience
'… as George Duke rightly notes, little attention has been paid to Aristotle's theory of law and legislation. In this outstanding book, George Duke fills this gap and argues - persuasively, in my view - that there are enough elements in Aristotle's works to reconstruct a general, and properly Aristotelian, theory of law … The book is highly recommended for legal scholars interested in having a better grasp of Aristotle's concept of law. Indeed, from now on, scholars writing about Aristotelian legal philosophy will certainly have to deal with Duke's reconstruction of Aristotle.' Joaquín Reyes, Criminal Law and Philosophy
'Duke should be commended for challenging Aristotle scholars to think beyond the interpretive frameworks of the last three decades.' Thornton Lockwood, Metascience
'… as George Duke rightly notes, little attention has been paid to Aristotle's theory of law and legislation. In this outstanding book, George Duke fills this gap and argues - persuasively, in my view - that there are enough elements in Aristotle's works to reconstruct a general, and properly Aristotelian, theory of law … The book is highly recommended for legal scholars interested in having a better grasp of Aristotle's concept of law. Indeed, from now on, scholars writing about Aristotelian legal philosophy will certainly have to deal with Duke's reconstruction of Aristotle.' Joaquín Reyes, Criminal Law and Philosophy
George Duke is Associate Professor at Deakin University, Victoria. His main research areas are the philosophy of law, constitutional theory, and the history of political and legal thought. Duke has published in a wide-range of international journals on these topics, including Classical Quarterly, Legal Theory, Ancient Philosophy, History of Political Thought, International Journal of Constitutional Law, and European Law Review. He is also the co-editor of The Cambridge Companion to Natural Law Jurisprudence (2017).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781107157033 |
| ISBN 10 | 110715703X |
| Title | Aristotle and Law |
| Author | George Duke |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2019-12-19 |
| Number of pages | 246 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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