The Austinian Theory Of Law: Being An Edition Of Lectures 1, 5 And 6 Of Austin's Jurisprudence (1906)

by John Austin

Book Overview

The Austinian Theory of Law is a book that presents an edition of lectures 1, 5, and 6 of John Austin's Jurisprudence, which was originally published in 1832. The book is a comprehensive analysis of Austin's legal philosophy, which is based on the idea that law is a command issued by a sovereign authority that is backed by the threat of punishment. The first lecture provides an overview of Austin's theory of law, while the fifth lecture focuses on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164935674
• ISBN13: 9781164935674
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"