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The Authority of Law

Paperback • 2009 • English

The Authority of Law

By Joseph Raz

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About the book

This classic collection of essays, first published in 1979, has had an enduring influence on philosophical work on the nature of law and its relation to morality. Raz begins by presenting an analysis of the concept of authority and what is involved in law's claim to moral authority. He then develops a detailed explanation of the nature of law and legal systems, presenting a seminal argument for legal positivism. Within this framework Raz then examines the areas of legal thought that have been...Show more

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9780199573578

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

The Authority of Law

Format

Paperback

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