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1 online resource (ix, 270 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Continuum studies in British philosophy
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Continuum studies in British philosophy.
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 2 A sketch of Austin's life; 3 Austin in the classroom: why were his courses on jurisprudence unpopular?; 4 Austin's utilitarianism and the reviews of The Province of Jurisprudence Determined; 5 John Stuart Mill on Austin; 6 Austin and the science of law; 7 Maine and Austin; 8 Criticisms of Austin's conception of general jurisprudence; 9 Nineteenth-century precursors of H.L.A. Hart's critique of Austin: Frederic Harrison, Thomas Erskine Holland, and James Bryce; 10 An overview; 11 Conclusion; Index. |
| Summary |
Austin was an towering presence in 19th-century English jurisprudence, and many of his ideas remain viable today. They include his conception of analytical jurisprudence, his sharp distinction between law and morality, and his utilitarian theory of resistance to government. Yet he has always had his critics and they have become ever shriller in the last 50 years. If it is not a requirement of political correctness to belittle his ideas, the tendency to do so is widespread. Critics often dismiss Austin with a wave of the hand, or reduce his jurisprudence to a few of his ideas, such as his conce. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Austin, John, 1790-1859 -- Influence.
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Austin, John, 1790-1859. |
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Law -- Philosophy.
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Law -- Philosophy. |
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Jurisprudence -- England -- History -- 19th century.
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Jurisprudence. |
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England. |
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History. |
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19th century |
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1800 - 1899 |
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Electronic books.
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Computer network resources.
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History.
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Electronic books.
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Law. |
| Added Author |
Austin, John, 1790-1859.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Rumble, Wilfrid E. Doing Austin justice. London ; New York : Continuum, ©2005 (DLC) 2004055281 |
| ISBN |
1847141447 (electronic book) |
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9781847141446 (electronic book) |
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9780826474742 |
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9781847141446 |
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0826474748 |
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