The Legal Philosophy and Influence of Jeremy Bentham
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The Legal Philosophy and Influence of Jeremy Bentham

Essays on 'Of the Limits of the Penal Branch of Jurisprudence'

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The Legal Philosophy and Influence of Jeremy Bentham

Essays on 'Of the Limits of the Penal Branch of Jurisprudence'

About this book

Gathering together an impressive array of legal scholars from around the world, this book features essays on Jeremy Bentham's major legal theoretical treatise, Of the Limits of the Penal Branch of Jurisprudence, reassessing Bentham's theories of law as well as his impact on jurisprudence. While offering a suggestive picture of contemporary Bentham studies, the book provides a thorough examination of concepts such as legal discourse, legal norms, legal system, and subjective legal positions. The book compares Bentham's approach with other landmark theories and the works of major legal philosophers including Austin, Hart and Kelsen, and explores Bentham's treatise through major trends in contemporary legal thought, such as the imperative theory of law, deontic logic, Scandinavian and American legal realisms, the pure theory of law, and critical legal thought. Resisting any apologetic stance, the book elucidates how consistent with Bentham's all-encompassing project of utilitarian reform 'Limits' turns out to be, and how this sheds light on contemporary modes of governance.

The book will be great use and interest to scholars and students of contemporary jurisprudence, legal theory, 19th century philosophy, and public law.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2014
eBook ISBN
9781317664741

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. List of contributors
  7. Editorial Introduction
  8. PART I A Manuscript’s Odyssey
  9. PART II The Foundation of General Legal Theory (I): Internal Looks at Limits
  10. PART III The Foundation of General Legal Theory (II): External Looks at Limits
  11. PART IV Limits and the Architecture of Bentham’s Project
  12. References
  13. Index