Philosophical problems in the law / [compiled by] David M. Adams.
Publication details: Belmont : Wadsworth Pub, 1996.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xi, 588 p. ; 23 cmISBN:- 0534256325
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CONTENT
CHAPTER I: THE NATURE OF LAW AND LEGAL REASONING
A. What is Law?
B. Classical Theories of Law
C. Modern Theories of Law
D. Contemporary Perspective
E. Legal Reasoning and The Constitution
Etc.
CHAPTER II: LIBERTY AND THE LAW
A. The Limits of Law to Enforce Morality
B. Freedom of Expression and Hate-Speech
C. Obscenity and Pornography
CHAPTER III: EQUALITY AND THE LAW
A. Constitutional Equality and Preferential Treatment
B. Sex, Gender, and Equality
CHAPTER IV: CRIMINAL LAW
A. What is a Crime?
B. Strict Criminal Liability
C. Excuse
D. The Aims and Limits of Criminal Punishment
E. Shame, Cruelty, and Death
Etc.
CHAPTER V: TORT LAW
A. The Aims of Tort
B. Causation and Liability
C. Acts, Omissions, and the Duty to Rescue
Includes bibliographical references, Glossary p. 585-588
M.A
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