Aristotle and law: the politics of Nomos

In Aristotle and Law, George Duke argues that Aristotle's seemingly dispersed statements on law and legislation are unified by a commitment to law's status as an achievement of practical reason. This book provides a systematic exposition of the significance and coherence of Aristotle'...

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Main Author: Duke, George 1974- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York ; Port Melbourne ; New Delhi ; Singapore Cambridge University Press [2020]
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Summary:In Aristotle and Law, George Duke argues that Aristotle's seemingly dispersed statements on law and legislation are unified by a commitment to law's status as an achievement of practical reason. This book provides a systematic exposition of the significance and coherence of Aristotle's account of law, and also indicates the relevance of this account to contemporary legal theory. It will be of great interest to scholars and students in jurisprudence, philosophy, political science and classics
Item Description:Introduction -- Law as Rational Restraint -- The Legislator -- The Constitutional Relativity of Law -- The Common Advantage and Political Justice -- Stability and Obedience -- Natural Justice and Natural Law -- Equity and the Spoudaios -- Conclusion
Physical Description:x, 181 Seiten
ISBN:9781107157033

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