Legal Reasoning and Legal Theory

by Neil MacCormick

Since its first appearance in 1979, this work has established itself as a classic of legal philosophy. This study focuses on current jurisprudential debate between the "positivist" views of Herbert Hart and the "rights thesis" of Ronald Dworkin. MacCormick provides a critical analysis of the Dworkin position while also modifying Hart's. It stands firmly on its own as a contribution to an extensive literature. Now available in paperback, and with a new foreword by the author, this popular book will continue to be of use to students and teachers of law, legal theory, and philosophy.

Genres: Law

298 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Sir Donald Neil MacCormick, QC, FBA, FRSE was a Scottish legal philosopher and politician. He was Regius Professor of Public Law and the Law of Nature and Nations at the University of Edinburgh from 1972 until 2008. He was a Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of the European Parliament and a member of the Convention on the Future of Europe.

Reviews

[Jeffong Gol]

It's an unforgettable experience ,'Cause I have hit the book over 3 months and sometimes read one sentence again and again .But when I finished and got the idea ,it was nice .This book gives you a general idea of how to make an reasonable and acceptable judgement or I should say how such a judgement is made .As my professional English is poor ,I can't translate my Chinese comment on it into English ,so pity .