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Philosophy of law / edited by R.M. Dworkin. - London ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1977. - 176 pages ; 21 cm. - Oxford readings in philosophy. . - Oxford readings in philosophy. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-176) and index.

Positivism and the separation of law and morals / H.L.A. Hart -- Is law a system of rules? / R.M. Dworkin -- Morals and the criminal law / Lord Patrick Devlin -- Immorality and treason / H.L.A. Hart -- A theory of civil disobedience / J. Rawls -- A defence of abortion / J.J. Thomson -- The rights and wrongs of abortion / J. Finnis -- A theory of freedom of expression / T. Scanlon.

Echoing the debate about the nature of law that has dominated legal philosophy for several decades, this volume includes essays on the nature of law and on law not as it is but as it should be. Wherever possible, essays have been chosen that have provoked direct responses from other legal philosophers, and in two cases these responses are included.

ISBN: 0198750226 9780198750222

LCCN: 77356204

Nat. Bib. No.: 78154601X can B7721001

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: (AMICUS)000000479769 019-87502 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Law--Philosophy.
Droit--Philosophie.
Law--Philosophy.
Loi (philosophie)
Droit et morale.
Droit--Philosophie.
Jurisprudence.

Subjects--Index Terms: Jurisprudence

LC Class. No.: K246 / .P45 1977