Philosophy of Law: An Introduction
Atomos Editor
Philosophy of law explores some of the most basic and far-reaching questions about law, authority, and justice. It asks what law actually is, why it has power over us, and how it relates to morality, political authority, and social order. Whenever we obey a law, challenge an unjust system, or appeal to ideas such as rights and justice, we are already engaging with philosophical questions about the nature and purpose of law.
This area of philosophy sits at the crossroads of ethics, political...