A Systematic View of the Science - Softcover

Sheldon Amos

 
9781330882887: A Systematic View of the Science

Synopsis

This book introduces a new framework for understanding law, proposing universal and necessary sequences of fact related to law. The author, an authority on Roman Civil Law, first published this work in 1863. In it, he attempts to create a rigorous terminology that distinguishes ethical and legal principles. Influenced by trends in German jurisprudence, the book's central theme is that law is a formal expression of moral order, and that it should be interpreted in this context. The author reviews the historical development of legal principles and argues that legal systems develop along predictable lines based on social and moral development and interaction with other social systems. He examines categories of law and legal systems, offering a system for classifying laws that emphasizes the relationship between law and society. This book is an essential read for scholars in law, ethics, and social theory, and it stands as a classic in the field.

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