Law as a moral idea /
Simmonds, N. EAuthor
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2007.
Nigel Simmonds provides an original critique of legal positivism, arguing that the institutions of law, and the structures of legal thought, can only be understood by reference to a moral ideal - an ideal of freedom, or independence from the power of others.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Nigel Simmonds provides an original critique of legal positivism, arguing that the institutions of law, and the structures of legal thought, can only be understood by reference to a moral ideal - an ideal of freedom, or independence from the power of others.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Jurisprudence and the nature of law -- Dualism and archetype -- Evil regimes and the rule of law -- Normativity, legality and judgment -- Ideal and experience -- Legality as a value.
Law and ethics
Jurisprudence
Law
Law, Politics & Government
Law, General & Comparative