In the Realm of Legal and Moral Philosophy: Critical Encounters

Kramer, M.

In this wide-ranging investigation of many prominent issues in contemporary legal, political, and moral philosophy, Matthew Kramer combines penetrating critiques with original theorising as he examines the writings of numerous major theorists (including Ronald Dworkin, H.L.A. Hart, Alan Gewirth, Ronald Coase and Richard Posner). Among the many topics covered by Kramer's essays are the relative merits of legal positivism and natural-law theory, the appropriate understanding of justice, the role of consequences in moral decision-making, and the ultimate foundations of moral judgements.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1998-12-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333743256

DOI: 10.1057/9780230377493

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 202