This book develops a general, philosophical theory about the nature of law and its relationship with morality. Its central theoretical question is whether, in determining the extent of our legal rights and obligations, judges must appeal to moral principles and values. The author argues that they often do, and develops a philosophical theory which accomodates this fact.
This book develops a general, philosophical theory about the nature of law and its relationship with morality which accommodates the fact that judeges often appeal to moral principles and values when determining legal rights and obligations.
This book develops a general, philosophical theory about the nature of law and its relationship with morality which accommodates the fact that judeges often appeal to moral principles and values when determining legal rights and obligations.
Tom Campbell is well known for his distinctive contributions to legal and political philosophy over three decades. In emphasizing the moral and political importance of taking a positivist approach to...