Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory by Dennis Patterson

Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory by Dennis Patterson

This carefully selected set of readings presents some of the most important articles in the field. The collection is essential reading for anyone with an interest in legal philosophy. Gathers together some of the most important articles in the field of philosophy of law and legal theory. Complements Dennis Patterson's A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory (Blackwell, 1999). Represents essential reading for the beginning law student.

‘Patterson collects fifteen of the classic articles in legal theory and presents them wholeThe book provides an excellent introduction to several of the major topics making it useful both as a student text and as a sourcebook for academics and non-academics alike.’ Larry Alexander, University of San Diego School of Law

‘A wonderful selection from the classics in legal theory. It should prove an excellent and invaluable text for classroom use.’ Brian Bix, University of Minnesota, author of Jurisprudence: Theory and Context

‘Dennis Patterson has produced a fine anthology, one that will be particularly useful for those interested in learning about recent debates in analytic jurisprudence.’ Jeremy Waldron, Columbia Law School

Dennis Patterson is Distinguished Professor of Law (Camden) and Philosophy (New Brunswick) at Rutgers University. He is the author of Law and Truth (1996) and editor of A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory (Blackwell, 1996). He has been a Fellow in the Politics Department at Princeton University and a Visiting Professor at Humboldt University in Berlin and the University of Vienna.

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ISBN 13	9780631202882
ISBN 10	0631202889
Title	Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory
Author	Dennis Patterson
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2003-01-30
Number of pages	432
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