Jurisprudence: Themes And Concepts

Second Edition ‘A thoughtful and reflective approach; one that is not only sensible, but long overdue.’ – David Seymour, Lancaster University, UK Jurisprudence: Themes and Concepts offers an original introduction to, and critical analysis of, the central themes studied in jurisprudence courses. The book is presented in three parts each of which contains general themes, advanced topics, tutorial questions and guidance on further reading: • Law and Politics, locating the place of law within the study of institutions of government • Legal Reasoning, examining the contested nature of the application of law • Law and Modernity, exploring the social forces that shape legal development. Accessible, interdisciplinary, and socially informed this book has been revised to take into account the latest developments in jurisprudential scholarship. Scott Veitch is Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Hong Kong. Emilios Christodoulidis is Professor in Legal Theory at the University of Glasgow. Lindsay Farmer is Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow. Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Cover image: © Shutterstock www.routledge.com JURISPRUDENCE THEMES AND CONCEPTS Second Edition SCOTT VEITCH, EMILIOS CHRISTODOULIDIS AND LINDSAY FARMER This second edition includes enhanced discussion of the rise of legal positivism within the context of the rise of the modern state, the changing role of natural and human rights discourse, concepts of justice in and beyond the nation state, the impact of emergency doctrines in contemporary legal regulation, and challenges to the rule of law in light of shifting and competing demands for new types of social solidarity. JURISPRUDENCE ‘This book is the best introduction to the study of jurisprudence I have come across. It provides students with a systematic and well-balanced approach…while also concretely illuminating the social significance of the law. The tutorials are very helpful in contextualizing the rich material presented by some of the UK’s leading contemporary legal theorists.’ – Hans Lindahl, Professor of Legal Philosophy, Tilburg University, The Netherlands SCOTT VEITCH, EMILIOS CHRISTODOULIDIS AND LINDSAY FARMER Jurisprudence Themes and Concepts SECOND EDITION Jurisprudence: Themes and Concepts offers an original introduction to, and critical analysis of, the central themes studied in jurisprudence courses. The book is presented in three parts each of which contains general themes, advanced topics, tutorial questions and guidance on further reading: ● ● ● Law and Politics,