Bentham and the Common Law Tradition
| Author | : Gerald J. Postema |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 520 |
| Release | : 1986 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCAL:B4361131 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Bentham and the Common Law Tradition by : Gerald J. Postema
Download or read book Bentham and the Common Law Tradition written by Gerald J. Postema and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1986 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a philosophical interpretation of the historical debate between Bentham and classical Common Law Theory, a debate that is fundamental to philosophical thought and has shaped contemporary conceptions of nature, tasks, and limits of law and adjudication. The author explores the philosophical foundations of Common Law theory, focusing particularly on the writings of Sir Mathew Hale and David Hume.
