Philosophical Problems in the Law - Softcover

Adams, David M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1133049990 ISBN 13: 9781133049999

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2012

Synopsis

PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEMS IN THE LAW is the perfect introduction to the philosophy of law. This collection of articles and cases helps you consider philosophical problems associated with the law through examples, case studies, and decision scenarios. Case examples and recent decisions such as Boumediene v. Bush (rights of Guantanamo detainees) and Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association (freedom of expression and violent video games) coupled with new readings help you see the real-world relevance of what you are learning.

About this title

About the Author:

David M. Adams received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington and a law degree from Stanford Law School. His publications include articles in legal theory, ethics, social philosophy, and bioethics. He currently teaches at California State Polytechnic University--Pomona, where he serves as the director of the Institute for Ethics and Public Policy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1133049990
• ISBN 13: 9781133049999
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 752