Philosophy of Law An Introduction provides an ideal starting point for students of philosophy & law Setting it clearly against the historical background Mark Tebbit quickly leads readers into the heart of the philosophical questions that dominate philosophy of law today He provides an exceptionally wide-ranging overview of the contending theories that have sought to resolve these problems He does so without assuming prior knowledge either of philosophy or law on the part of the reader The book is structured in three parts around the key issues & themes in philosophy of law What is the law?
- the major legal theories addressing the question of what we mean by law including natural law legal positivism & legal realism The reach of the law
- the various legal theories on the nature & extent of the law's authority with regard to obligation & civil disobedience rights liberty & privacy Criminal law
- responsibility & mens rea intention recklessness & murder legal defences insanity & philosophies of punishment This new third edition has been thoroughly updated to include assessments of important developments in philosophy & law in the early years of the twenty-first century Revisions include a more detailed analysis of natural law new chapters on common law & the development of positivism a reassessment of the Austin-Hart dispute in the light of recent criticism of Hart a new chapter on the natural law-positivist controversy over Nazi law & legality & new chapters on criminal law extending the analysis of the dispute over the viability of the defences of necessity & duress


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The concept of law lies at the heart of our social & political life Legal philosophy or jurisprudence explores the notion of law & its role in society illuminating its meaning & its relation to the universal questions of justice rights & morality In this Very Short Introduction Raymond Wacks analyses the nature & purpose of the legal system & the practice by courts lawyers & judges Wacks reveals the intriguing & challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity & 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 & legal theory & updates to historical & 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 & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Edited by a renowned scholar in the field this anthology provides an extensive & varied collection of classical & contemporary readings in the philosophy of mind Especially noteworthy are the substantial authoritative introductions to each section which set extracts in context & guide the reader through them The volume is organised into 12 sections providing instructors with flexibility in designing & teaching a variety of courses It contains 50 important writings on the philosophy of mind with introductions to each section discussion questions & guides to further reading Perfect for undergraduate courses this book offers the ideal self-contained introduction to the philosophy of mind ...

Philosophy of Mind introduces readers to one of the liveliest fields in contemporary philosophy by discussing mind-body problems & the various solutions to them It provides a detailed yet balanced overview of the entire field that enables readers to jump immediately into current debates Treats a wide range of mind-body theories & arguments in a fair & balanced way Shows how developments in neuroscience biology psychology & cognitive science have impacted mind-body debates Premise-by-premise arguments for & against each position enable readers to grasp the structure of each argument quickly & easily Diagrams & illustrations help readers absorb the more complex ideas Bibliographic essays at the end of each chapter bring readers up to date on the latest literature Written in a clear easy to read style that is free of technical jargon & highly accessible to a broad readership The only book to explain systematically how a hylomorphic theory such as Aristotle s can contribute to current mind-body debates & vie with current mind-body theories Online chapters on free will & the philosophy of persons make the book a flexible teaching tool for general & introductory philosophy courses
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Philosophy of Race An Introduction provides plainly written access to a new subfield that has been in the background of philosophy since Plato & Aristotle Part I provides an overview of ideas of race & ethnicity in the philosophical canon egalitarian traditions race in biology & race in American & Continental Philosophy 258 pages XIX 258 p Zack Naomi ...

Utilizes a balanced blend of classic & contemporary articles to present a well-rounded introduction to the philosophy of religion 736 pages Pojman Louis (Late of the United States Military Academy West Point) ...

How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully 'objective'? What really can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction Samir Okasha explores the main themes & theories of contemporary philosophy of science & investigates fascinating challenging questions such as these Starting at the very beginning with a concise overview of the history of science Okasha examines the nature of fundamental practices such as reasoning causation & explanation Looking at scientific revolutions & the issue of scientific change he asks whether there is a discernible pattern to the way scientific ideas change over time & discusses realist versus anti-realist attitudes towards science He finishes by considering science today & the social & ethical philosophical questions surrounding modern science 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 & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Philosophy of Social Science provides a tightly argued yet accessible introduction to the philosophical foundations of the human sciences including economics anthropology sociology political science psychology history & the disciplines emerging at the intersections of these subjects with biology Philosophy is unavoidable for social scientists because the choices they make in answering questions in their disciplines force them to take sides on philosophical matters Conversely the philosophy of social science is equally necessary for philosophers since the social & behavior sciences must inform their understanding of human action norms & social institutions The fifth edition retains from previous editions an illuminating interpretation of the enduring relations between the social sciences & philosophy & reflects on developments in social research over the past two decades that have informed & renewed debate in the philosophy of social science An expanded discussion of philosophical anthropology & modern & postmodern critical theory is new for this edition ...

How ought we to live? What really exists? How do we know? This book introduces important themes in ethics knowledge & the self via readings from Plato Hume Descartes Hegel Darwin & Buddhist writers It emphasizes throughout the point of doing philosophy explains how different areas of philosophy are related & explores the contexts in which philosophy was & is done 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 & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Philosophy The Basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market Warburton is patient accurate & above all clear There is no better short introduction to philosophy'
- Stephen Law author of The Philosophy Gym Philosophy The Basics gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy explaining & exploring the basic ideas & themes including Can you prove God exists? How do we know right from wrong? What are the limits of free speech? Do you know how science works? Is your mind different from your body? Can you define art? How should we treat non-human animals? For the fifth edition of this best-selling book Nigel Warburton has added an entirely new chapter on animals revised others & brought the further reading sections up to date If you've ever asked what is philosophy?' or wondered whether the world is really the way you think it is this is the book for you
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