Books

8 results found
Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Summa Theologica Summa Theologica Thomas Aquinas,Kennedy, Daniel Joseph, 1862-1930 Thomas's magnum opus, comprising a systematic integration of Aristotelian philosophy with Christianity. Covers topics such as the nature and existence of God, human nature, law and morality and the r… OL15314568W
The pursuit of justice The pursuit of justice Edward J. López "The Pursuit of Justice is a realistic yet hopeful analysis of how the law works in practice rather than in theory. The multi-chapter discussion recognizes that decision makers in the law -- judges, … OL15582412W
Legal Theory Legal Theory Ian McLeod Why do some rules have the status of law while others do not? Is law simply a matter of rules anyway? What is justice? Is there a duty to obey a law even if it is unjust? Should the law concern itsel… OL16948460W
Midrash, Mishnah, and Gemara Midrash, Mishnah, and Gemara David Weiss Halivni From the Introduction... This book was written at a time when my critical commentary on the Talmud (called Sources and Traditions) had achieved half its goal: it covered half of the Talmud text. T… OL17060975W
Jurisprudence Jurisprudence Suri Ratnapala Jurisprudence offers a comprehensive overview of legal theory and philosophy. Written in plain English, it examines and demystifies the discipline's major ideas, promoting a deeper understanding of t… OL2854901W
The authority of law The authority of law Joseph Raz This revised edition of one of the classic works of modern legal philosophy represents the author's contribution which has had an enduring influence on philosophical work on the nature of law and its… OL3953957W
An analysis of rights An analysis of rights S. J. Stoljar ix, 137 p. ; 23 cm OL4548992W
Reason in law Reason in law Lief H. Carter Previous editions : 1998 (5th) ; and 2002 (6th). OL489592W