The Philosophy of Law: An Encyclopedia

by Christopher Berry Grey

Overview

From articles centering on the detailed and doctrinal exposition of the law to those which reside almost wholly within the realm of philosophical ethics, this volume affords comprehensive treatment to both sides of the philosophico-legal equation. Systematic and sustained coverage of the many dimensions of legal thought gives ample expression to the true breadth and depth of the philosophy of law, with coverage of:

The modes of knowing and the kinds of normativity used in the law; Studies in international, constitutional, criminal, administrative, persons and property, contracts and tort law-including their historical origins and worldwide ramifications; Current legal cultures such as common law and civilian, European, and Aboriginal; Influential jurisprudents and their biographies; All influential schools and methods

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135582760
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/04/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1000
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Christopher Berry Gray is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Concordia University in Montreal. he has also taught at Nazareth College of Kentucky, and The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He received his doctorate in philosophy from The Catholic University of America in 1970, and graduated with a baccalaureate in civil law in 1978, as well as a bachelor's degree in the common law from McGill University in the following year.
Dr. Gray has published more than forty articles and chapters concerning law and philosophy in such journals as the Rechtsphilosophie, Cahiers de droit, Eurocriminology, and Rivista internazionale di filosofia del diritto. He has also published an English translation of Maurice Hauriou's La Science Sociale Traditionnelle (University Press at Ann Arbor), and has edited PhilosophicalReflections on the United States Constitution for Edwin Mellen.

Table of Contents

Volume I: Introduction, Subject List by Topic, Contributors, The Encyclopedia, Volume II: The Encyclopedia Index of Names, Index of Cases, Index of Legislation and Legislative-Type Materials, Index of Topics.

Editorial Reviews

"...one of the best [subject encyclopaedias] I have seen yet...It is well planned, well executed, well indexed, well written and easy to use, Even non-specialist libraries will find this useful for such perennials as rights and liberty, evidence, and oaths." — Reference Reviews
"The material for a good subject encyclopedia is here..." — Booklist/RBB
"...a valuable supplement to the minimal information provided in legal dictionaries. On the whole, an indispensable resource for scholars, undergraduates, and graduate students in philosophy and law." — Choice
"A remarkeble achievement." — The Canadian Journal of Law and Jurisprudence
"The quality of subject encyclopedias has come a long way in recent years, and this is one of the best I have seen yet. It is well planned, well executed, well indexed, well written and easy to use. Even non-specialist libraries will find this useful for such perennials as rights and liberty, evidence, and oaths." — Social Sciences

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