Pound demonstrates philosophy's influence throughout the history of law. He examines what it has done for major problems within the science of law and how these problems may be treated philosophically, irrespective of their individual time periods.
Pound recognises the dangers law faces when it does not keep pace with societal change. He points out that one aspect of the justice problem is a rigid mechanical approach... Læs mere
A contribution to the relationship between law and liberty, this work forms a criticism of virtually every modern mode of interpreting the law. Pound believed that the administration of justice had lost its grounding and recourse to enduring ideals.
The Spirit of the Common Law is one of Roscoe Pound's most notable works
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The Spirit of the Common Law is one of Roscoe Pound's most notable works
Social Control Through Law is remarkable in manner and style
Originally published in 1923, this book presents a critical history of various aspects of juristic thought as it developed in England and other countries. The text was... Læs mere
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Social Control Through Law is remarkable in manner and style