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The question of law

Title
The question of law / Young Kim.
Author
Kim, Young, 1949-
Publication
Lanham : Lexington Books, [2024]

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Description
ix, 197 pages; 24 cm
Summary
"The Question of Law offers an original theory of law, stated as two normative principles. Law is seen having a political foundation, with the question of law thus becoming a question of obedience - whether and in what circumstances it is appropriate to obey the law. Kim further maintains that law should serve the demands of justice"--
Subject
  • Law > Philosophy
  • Obedience (Law)
  • Political obligation
  • Legal positivism
  • Liberalism
  • Obligation politique
  • Positivisme juridique
  • Libéralisme
  • liberalism
  • Law > Philosophy
  • Legal positivism
  • Liberalism
  • Political obligation
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
What is law? -- Obligations -- Values and norms -- Classical views -- Natural law -- Legal positivism -- Political society and civil government -- Liberalism -- Group rights -- International relations -- Natural law -- Social facts -- Legal positivism -- Contemporary theories of justice -- Justice and law -- Normative principles of law.
ISBN
  • 9781666938272
  • 1666938270
  • 9781666938289 (canceled/invalid)
LCCN
2023048859
OCLC
  • on1405190866
  • SCSB-14725300
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library