Product Description

Central Issues in Jurisprudence is a clear introduction to the major theories and arguments which currently dominate discussion in jurisprudence. The work enables readers to read the original writers with a real understanding of how the theories relate to each other, and how these theories cluster around certain fundamental issues. Commentary and analysis from the author brings coherence to the themes and topical issues which are examined. Coverage includes: Utilitarianism, Rawls, Nozick, Finnis on objective goods, Hart, Dworkin, and Fuller.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #216767 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 340 pages

Review
... concise and clear ... a most useful introduction to this difficult subject. --Solicitors Journal

An extremely readable and instructive account of a large part of contemporary jurisprudence, noteworthy for many things, not least the author s characteristic clarity of expression. --Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly

About the Author
N E Simmonds is a Reader in Jurisprudence and Director of Studies at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

Customer Reviews

Good introduction
This is a really useful book for getting more than just the basic knowledge of the theories of jurisprudence and, although at times it can be a difficult read, when you get to grips with what the book is actually telling you it is a great tool.