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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 economic theories of compensation. The criminal law is inextricably linked to philosophies of punishment?

Understanding Jurisprudence explores these problems and provides an engaging introduction to the central issues of legal theory. The book navigates the reader through legal philosophy's fundamental concepts, concerns, and controversies.

An experienced teacher of jurisprudence and distinguished writer in the field, Professor Wacks adopts an approach that is easy to follow and understand without avoiding the complexities and subtleties of the subject. Students of law, politics, philosophy, and other social sciences will find this an ideal guide to the essential themes of contemporary jurisprudence.
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Analysis of current controversies of a jurisprudential nature such as current legal and moral controversies and political debates
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Raymond Wacks is Emeritus Professor of Law and Legal Theory at the University of Hong Kong.
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"Professor Wacks has always produced thought-provoking works and this one is no exception as an invaluable stimulus to learning at the right level." -Phillip Taylor, MBE Barrister, Richmond Green Chambers, Surrey"Where and whenever I will exert any influence on the reading list for a course on jurisprudence, I will make sure that Professor Raymond Wacks' excellent book will be included." -Carl Fredrik Choler, Lecturer in Law, University of Orebro, Sweden"His book is straightforward and well designed as an undergraduate introduction to jurisprudence in general." -Robin Lister, Bradford University, The Law Teacher, 2007 Volume 41, Number 1

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  • PublisherOxford University Press
  • Publication date2009
  • ISBN 10 0199532125
  • ISBN 13 9780199532124
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