{"product_id":"classic-readings-and-cases-in-the-philosophy-of-law","title":"Classic Readings and Cases in the Philosophy of Law","description":"With over sixty cases as support, this text presents the philosophy of law as a perpetual series of debates with overlapping lines and cross connections. Using law as a focus to bring into relief many social and political issues of pressing importance in contemporary society, this book encourages readers to think critically and philosophically.\nClassic Readings and Cases in the Philosophy of Law centers on five major questions:\nWhat is law?\nWhat, if any, connection must there be between law and morality?\nWhen should law be used to restrict the liberty of individuals?\nTo what extent should democratic states permit civil disobedience?\nWhat, if anything, justifies the infliction of punishment on those who violate the law?\nThe extensive anthology of cases covers the mundane to the grandest of constitutional issues, including controversial topics like ownership of genetic material, capital punishment, and gay rights. Brief introductions to each case describe the central issue being litigated, the legal reasoning of the justices–both majority and dissenting–the decision of the court, and its philosophical significance.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0321187849\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.0321187849.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Dimock, Susan\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has highlighting.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54078053515569,"sku":"GBV.0321187849.G","price":37.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/0321187849-0.jpg?v=1777671356","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/classic-readings-and-cases-in-the-philosophy-of-law","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}