Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory

by Raymond Wacks

Book Overview

What is law? Does it have a purpose? What is its relationship with justice? Do we have a moral duty to obey the law? These sorts of questions lie at the heart of jurisprudence. Moreover, every substantive or 'black letter' branch of the law raises questions about its own meaning and function. The law of contract cannot be properly understood without an appreciation of the concepts of rights and duties. The law of tort is directly related to several...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199532125
• ISBN13: 9780199532124
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.6" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Jurisprudence 102

A very dense, sometimes difficult to understand read. This was the first book on jurisprudence I read, and I felt like I was already behind by some of the allusions made in this book. A good informative book, Understanding Jurisprudence is for readers who are already familiar with the basic tenants of jurisprudence and want to learn more about a myriad of different political philosophers.