The Cambridge Companion to the Philosophy of Law

Book Overview

What is the nature of law as a form of social order? What bearing do values like justice, human rights, and the rule of law have on law? Which values should law serve, and what limits must it respect in serving them? Are we always morally bound to obey the law? What are the philosophical problems that arise in specific areas of law, from criminal and tort law to contract law and public international law? The book provides an accessible, comprehensive,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107087961
• ISBN13: 9781107087965
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.1"