Description
Product ID: | 9781107157033 |
Product Form: | Hardback |
Country of Manufacture: | US |
Title: | Aristotle and Law |
Subtitle: | The Politics of Nomos |
Authors: | Author: George Duke |
Page Count: | 246 |
Subjects: | Ancient history, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Social and political philosophy, Methods, theory and philosophy of law, Social & political philosophy, Jurisprudence & philosophy of law |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This book offers a systematic exposition of Aristotle's legal thought. It argues that Aristotle's seemingly dispersed statements on legislation and law are unified by a commitment to law's status as an achievement of practical reason. It will appeal to scholars and students in jurisprudence, philosophy, political science, and classics. In Aristotle and Law, George Duke argues that Aristotle''s seemingly dispersed statements on law and legislation are unified by a commitment to law''s status as an achievement of practical reason. This book provides a systematic exposition of the significance and coherence of Aristotle''s account of law, and also indicates the relevance of this account to contemporary legal theory. It will be of great interest to scholars and students in jurisprudence, philosophy, political science and classics. |
Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2019-12-19 |