Essays on Bentham: Jurisprudence and Political Philosophy

by H. L. A. Hart

Overview

In his introduction Professor Hart offers both an exposition and a critical assesment of some central issues in jurisprudence and political theory. Essay themes include Bentham's identification of the forms of mistification protecting the law from criticism, his relation to Beccaria and his conversion to democratic radicalism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780191018718
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	11/04/1982
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	517 KB

Editorial Reviews

"A collection of ten essays that comprise Professor Hart's exposition and critical assessment of the jurisprudence and political theory of Jeremy Bentham...All are thoughtful, clearly executed, and important in their contribution to modern jurisprudence. Professor Hart's book bestows various gifts: a detailed analysis of neglected texts in the corpus of Bentham's works, an elaboration of Hart's own theory of legal powers, a critique of Dworkin's view of the role of morality in law, and much more...A remarkable achievement."—Harvard Law Review

"Each essay reaffirms the opinion that Hart is the best living writer on law, rights, and morality."—Ethics

"Students of contemporary legal and political philosophy as well as students of Bentham will be grateful for this elegant and challenging set of essays."—The Philosophical Review

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