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The Concept of Law (World Philosophers and Their Works)

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H. L. A. Hart’s The Concept of Law is a systematic treatment of central issues in legal philosophy and jurisprudence that enlivens these areas of inquiry with fresh perspectives and new ideas. Hart suggests that the work may be viewed in a number of ways. From the lawyer’s perspective, it can be regarded as an essay in analytical jurisprudence, that is, an effort to provide a general analysis of law and major legal concepts. Philosophically, Hart employs the method and style sometimes called linguistic analysis, with close attention to the definitions of and...

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