Huntington Cairns

Originally published in 1949. Huntington Cairns identifies the views that major Western philosophers took on law, the problems they considered significant about law, and the nature of the solutions they proposed. This book develops ideas discussed in Cairns' Law and the Social Sciences (1935) and Theory of Legal Science (1941). The object of these three volumes is the same: to construct the foundation of a theory of law that is the necessary antecedent to a possible jurisprudence. The inventory of philosophers that Cairns examines includes Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Aquinas, Hobbes, Spinoza, and Hegel.

Here the techniques customarily employed in the interpretation of legal phenomena are critically analyzed from the position of rigorous scientific method. Cairns's book is a brilliant statement for the possibilities of the scientific approach in regard to social institutions in general and to the sociology of law in particular. Originally published in 1941. A UNC Press Enduring Edition - UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Morals and Law: The Growth of Aristotle's Legal Theory by Max Hamburger is a comprehensive study of Aristotle's legal philosophy and the development of his ideas on the relationship between law and morality. The book explores Aristotle's views on natural law, ethics, politics, and jurisprudence, and how these ideas influenced his legal theory. Hamburger examines the historical context in which Aristotle lived and worked, as well as the intellectual and philosophical traditions that shaped his thinking. He also analyzes the works of other ancient Greek philosophers who influenced Aristotle's legal theory, such as Plato and Socrates. The book covers a wide range of topics related to Aristotle's legal philosophy, including his views on justice, equity, and the role of the state in regulating society. Hamburger also discusses Aristotle's ideas on the nature of law, the relationship between law and morality, and the importance of virtue in legal decision-making. Overall, Morals and Law provides a detailed and insightful analysis of Aristotle's legal theory and its significance for contemporary legal and moral debates. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy, law, and political science, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of legal thought. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.