On the Philosophy of Law / Edition 1

by David Reidy

Overview

Have you ever wondered why laws exist in the first place, and what's the point of punishment? Ever wondered why some actions are punished while others aren't? ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW answers those questions and countless others using easy-to-follow explanations. Inside, you'll read selections that explain the philosophy underneath the law, and how it relates to your life today. Plus, it's got lots of study tools as well, so you can be ready for the test with no worries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780495004219
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	10/04/2006
Series:	Wadsworth Philosophical Topics
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	150
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

David Reidy is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas and a J.D. from Indiana University. He specializes in political philosophy, philosophy of law, and the history of ethics.

Table of Contents

1. Philosophy and the Nature of Law. 2. Legal Positivism. 3. Natural Law and Legal Realism. 4. Judicial Review. 5. Punishment. 6. International Law.