Jurisprudence: Theory and Context 10th ed

An excellent introduction to jurisprudence, explaining the often complex and difficult ideas in legal philosophy clearly and concisely. This book will engage readers with the fundamental themes in legal philosophy and the foremost legal theorists, and equip the reader with the tools and knowledge to delve deeper. This edition brings the discussion up-to-date, taking into account the most recent scholarly work.

Key Features

• Presents the themes, theories, primary texts and protagonists in jurisprudential thinking, giving the reader a solid grounding in the subject and enabling them to locate, read, and understand the primary texts.
• Split into four Parts which cover Legal Theory: Problems and Possibilities; Theories About the Nature of Law; Themes, Sources and Principles; and Modern Perspectives on Legal Theory.
• Provides “Suggested Further Readings” at the end of each chapter and a full Bibliography at the end of the book, for those who wish to locate longer and fuller discussions of the topics.
• Brian H. Bix is the Frederick W. Thomas Professor of Law and Philosophy at the University of Minnesota, USA.