The Soundest Theory Of Law
Summary
In 11 essays on the philosophy of law, Liew (philosophy, National U. of Singapore) focuses on the relationship between law and morality, and crime and punishment. The title essay argues that although in many legal systems there are significant connections between law and morality, such connections are not conceptually or logically necessary but depend on various social practices. He has not indexed his work. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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