Politics Law And Morality

Author : Vladimir Soloviev
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780300128376

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Politics, Law, and Morality by Vladimir Soloviev Pdf

Considered one of Russia’s greatest philosophers, Vladimir Soloviev (1853–1900) was also a theologian, historian, poet, and social and political critic. His works have emerged to enjoy renewed attention in post–Soviet Russia, and his concerns echo in contemporary discussions of politics, law, and morality. In this collection of Soloviev’s essays—many translated into English for the first time—the philosopher explores an array of social issues, from the death penalty to nationalism to women’s rights. Soloviev reacts against the tradition of European rationalist thought and seeks to synthesize religious philosophy, science, and ethics in the context of a universal Christianity. In these writings he reveals the centrality of human rights in his Christian worldview, not only as an abstract theory but also as an inspiration in everyday life. In a substantive introduction and copious annotations to the essays, Vladimir Wozniuk points out distinctive and often overlooked features of Soloviev’s works while illuminating his place within both the Russian and Western intellectual traditions.

Author : Kent Greenawalt
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780195058246

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Conflicts of Law and Morality by Kent Greenawalt Pdf

Powerful emotion and pursuit of self-interest have many times led people to break the law with the belief that they are doing so with sound moral reasons. This study is a comprehensive philosophical and legal analysis of the gray area in which the foundations of law and morality clash. In examining the extent of the obligations owed by citizens to their government, Greenawalt concentrates on the possible existence of a single source of obligation that reaches all citizens and all laws.

Author : Thomas Aquinas,Richard J. Regan,William P. Baumgarth
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0872206637

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On Law, Morality, and Politics (Second Edition) by Thomas Aquinas,Richard J. Regan,William P. Baumgarth Pdf

The second edition retains the selection of texts presented in the first edition but offers them in new translations by Richard J Regan -- including that of his Aquinas, Treatise on Law (Hackett, 2000). A revised Introduction and glossary, an updated select bibliography, and the inclusion of summarising headnotes for each of the units -- Conscience, Law, Justice, Property, War and Killing, Obedience and Rebellion, and Practical Wisdom and Statecraft -- further enhance its usefulness.

Author : Michael J. Perry
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Constitutional law
ISBN : 9780195064568

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Morality, Politics, and Law by Michael J. Perry Pdf

This treatise explores the proper relationship of moral and religious beliefs to politics and law, focusing particularly on the USA, a country which, the author argues, is morally and religiously pluralistic.

Author : Joseph Raz
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1994-06-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780191018756

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Ethics in the Public Domain by Joseph Raz Pdf

This new collection of essays opens with a pivotal essay, not previously published, on the implications of the moral duties which arise out of concern for the well-being of others. The first part of the book concentrates on the consequences of two central aspects of well-being: the importance of membership in groups - the role of belonging - and the active character of well-being - that it largely consists in successful activities. Both aspects have far-reaching political implications, explored in essays on free expression, national self-determination, and multiculturalism, among others. Against the background of the moral and political views developed in the first part, the second part of the book explores various aspects of the dynamic inter-relations between law and morality, offering some building blocks towards a theory of law.

Author : David Dyzenhaus,Sophia Reibetanz Moreau,Arthur Ripstein
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 1095 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780802094896

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Law and Morality by David Dyzenhaus,Sophia Reibetanz Moreau,Arthur Ripstein Pdf

Since its first publication in 1996, Law and Morality has filled a long-standing need for a contemporary Canadian textbook in the philosophy of law. Now in its third edition, this anthology has been thoroughly revised and updated, and includes new chapters on equality, judicial review, and terrorism and the rule of law. The volume begins with essays that explore general questions about morality and law, surveying the traditional literature on legal positivism and contemporary debates about the connection between law and morality. These essays explore the tensions between law as a protector of individual liberty and as a tool of democratic self-rule, and introduce debates about adjudication and the contribution of feminist approaches to the philosophy of law. New material on the Chinese Canadian head tax case is also featured. The second part of Law and Morality deals with philosophical questions as they apply to contemporary issues. Excerpts from judicial decisions as well as essays by practicing lawyers are included to provide theoretically informed legal analyses of the issues. Striking a balance between practical and more analytic, philosophical approaches, the volume's treatment of the philosophy of law as a branch of political philosophy enables students to understand law in its function as a social institution. Law and Morality has proved to be an essential text in both departments of philosophy and faculties of law and this latest edition brings the debates fully up to date, filling gaps in the previous editions and adding to the array of contemporary issues previously covered.

Author : Cecelia Lynch,Michael Maurice Loriaux
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0816631700

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Law and Moral Action in World Politics by Cecelia Lynch,Michael Maurice Loriaux Pdf

Defined by custom and treaty, and now increasingly embodied in charters, regulations, and resolutions of international organizations, does the existence of international law point to progress in humankind's capacity for moral conduct? Or does the lack of a discernible ethical foundation in either law or political action make progress impossible to define? In Law and Moral Action in World Politics, the authors -- activists and scholars of international law and international relations -- pose these questions in new ways. Some adhere to a progressive reading of the law; others adopt a critical stance. Topics included the function and historical evolution of the law; the cultural and intellectual assumptions of influential legal texts; and the experiences of legal activists in using law to pursue moral ends, including the rights of indigenous people and the protection of international law itself.

Author : Ellen Frankel Paul,Jeffrey Paul
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004-02-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521542219

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Morality and Politics: Volume 21, Part 1 by Ellen Frankel Paul,Jeffrey Paul Pdf

Divisions abound as to whether politics should be held responsible to a higher moral standard or whether pragmatic considerations, or realpolitik, should prevail. The two poles are represented most conspicuously by Aristotle (for whom the proper aim of politics is moral virtue) and Machiavelli (whose prince exalted political pragmatism over morality). The fourteen contributions to this volume address perennial concerns in political and moral theory. They underscore the rekindled yearning of many to hold the political realm to a higher standard despite the skepticism of dissenters who question the likelihood, or even the desirability, of success.

Author : Joseph Raz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Law and ethics
ISBN : 0198258372

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Ethics in the public domain by Joseph Raz Pdf

Author : Wibren van der Burg,Sanne Taekema
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Law
ISBN : 9052012261

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The Importance of Ideals by Wibren van der Burg,Sanne Taekema Pdf

Ideals are important in social reality, but they have been neglected in theories of law, politics, and morality. This book has the role of ideals as its central theme. More specifically, it argues that ideals are necessary to understand pluralism, that they are key elements in controversy and debate, and that they enable development. It combines theoretical analysis of the concept of ideals with discussion of concrete debates and cases, including philosophical debates about politics and equality, sociological studies of the diverse interpretations of the rule of law, and accounts of the development of environmental law and privacy law. Thus, the functioning of ideals is critically examined, showing the merits and limitations of an ideal-oriented approach.

Author : Raymond Wacks
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780191510649

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Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction by Raymond Wacks Pdf

The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life. Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating its meaning and its relation to the universal questions of justice, rights, and morality. In this Very Short Introduction Raymond Wacks analyses the nature and purpose of the legal system, and the practice by courts, lawyers, and judges. Wacks reveals the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm, providing an enlightening guide to the central questions of legal theory. In this revised edition Wacks makes a number of updates including new material on legal realism, changes to the approach to the analysis of law and legal theory, and updates to historical and anthropological jurisprudence. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Raymond Wacks
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 0199214964

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Law: A Very Short Introduction by Raymond Wacks Pdf

Law touches every aspect of our daily lives, and yet the main concepts, terms, and processes of the legal system remain obscure to many. This Very Short Introduction provides a clear, jargon-free account of modern legal systems, explaining how the law works both in the Western tradition and around the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781848880412

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Law, Morality and Power: Global Perspectives on Violence and the State by Anonim Pdf

This volume is a collection of the chapter presentations contributed by participants in the 4th Global Conference on Evil, Law & the State: Issues in State Power and Violence. The conference drew together a number of scholars from different backgrounds: law, politics, philosophy, religious studies, literature and cinema.

Author : Aniceto Masferrer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030641634

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Criminal Law and Morality in the Age of Consent by Aniceto Masferrer Pdf

This book discusses the relation between morality and politics, and morality and law, a field that has been studied for more than two thousand years The law is a part of human culture, and this touches upon a dynamic reality that is connected to the relation between nature and freedom, nature and culture. If such relations are not clearly understood, as is the case today, the relation between morality and law cannot be properly comprehended either. The relationship between morality and criminal law must constantly evolve to meet the needs of changing times and circumstances. Social changes and new situations require new answers. And since the relationship involves criminal law, legal philosophy and legal history, interdisciplinary approaches are always needed. Featuring fifteen original contributions by legal scholars from various European and American universities, the book does not pretend to solve the complexity of the relation between morality and criminal law, but instead expresses criticism, offers some proposals and stimulates further thought. The book tackles the topic from an interdisciplinary perspective (criminal law, constitutional law, legal philosophy and legal history, among others). As such, it appeals not only to scholars and students, but also to lawyers, policymakers, historians, theologians, philosophers and general readers who are interested in the legal, social, political and philosophical issues of our time.

Author : Michael Walzer
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781400827206

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Law, Politics, and Morality in Judaism by Michael Walzer Pdf

Jewish legal and political thought developed in conditions of exile, where Jews had neither a state of their own nor citizenship in any other. What use, then, can this body of thought be today to Jews living in Israel or as emancipated citizens in secular democratic states? Can a culture of exile be adapted to help Jews find ways of being at home politically today? These questions are central in Law, Politics, and Morality in Judaism, a collection of essays by contemporary political theorists, philosophers, and lawyers. How does Jewish law accommodate--or fail to accommodate--the practice of democratic citizenship? What range of religious toleration and pluralism is compatible with traditional Judaism? What forms of coexistence between Jews and non-Jews are required by shared citizenship? How should Jews operating within halakha (Jewish law) and Jewish history judge the use of force by modern states? The authors assembled here by prominent political theorist Michael Walzer come from different points on the religious-secular spectrum, and they differ greatly in their answers to such questions. But they all enact the relationship at issue since their answers, while based on critical Jewish texts, also reflect their commitments as democratic citizens. The contributors are Michael Walzer, David Biale, the late Robert M. Cover, Menachem Fisch, Geoffrey B. Levey, David Novak, Aviezer Ravitzky, Adam B. Seligman, Suzanne Last Stone, and Noam J. Zohar.