Introduction to the Philosophy of Law: Readings and Casesemploys a combination of case-based and theory-based materials to show novices in the field how the philosophy of law is related to concrete and actual legal practice. Ideal for undergraduates, it engages their curiosity about the law without sacrificing philosophical content. The authors emphasize a command of legal concepts and doctrine as a prelude to philosophical analysis. Designed to acquaint students with the fundamentals of jurisprudence and legal theory, Part I of the book includes readings from influential philosophers representing eight different types of jurisprudence: natural law theory, positivism, constructivism, consequentialism, critical legal studies, feminist theory, practice theory, and new natural law theory. In Part II, the authors present a variety of cases that allow students to apply the theories in Part I to the actual practice of law. Unlike similar texts, which focus primarily on public law, this unique book addresses both private and public law, and includes cases on statutory interpretation, contract law, and tort law. Brief essays precede and discussion questions follow each case.Introduction to the Philosophy of Law: Readings and Casesserves as an exceptional text for courses in the philosophy of law, jurisprudence, and legal theory.
Preface Selection Authors Part I: TYPES OF LEGAL PHILOSOPHY 1. Classical Natural Law Jurisprudence Readings from Aristotle, Cicero, Aquinas, Grotius, and Blackstone 2. Positivism Readings from H.L.A. Hart 3. Constructivism Readings from Ronald Dworkin 4. Consequentialism Readings from Richard Posner 5. Critical Legal Theory Readings from Andrew Altman, Roberto Unger, and Martha Minow Part I: Critical Legal Studies Part II: Feminist Jurisprl“µ
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