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The legitimacy of political authority, democracy, sovereignty, and the rule of law.
The argument that law is a social construction, distinct from morality (e.g., Bentham, Austin, Hart, Kelsen).
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Contains over 2,000 entries covering the history, theory, and leading theorists in both fields. Major Sections:
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The work features contributions from hundreds of international scholars, offering a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary perspective on how laws are formed, interpreted, and justified within human societies. It moves beyond mere statutory analysis to explore the moral, political, and sociological foundations of legal systems. Core Thematic Pillars
Traditionally, legal philosophy has been dominated by the "separation thesis"—the idea that there is no necessary connection between law and morality. The Encyclopedia, however, reflects a contemporary departure from this rigid dichotomy. By categorizing entries not just by doctrine (e.g., Positivism, Natural Law) but by social function (e.g., Legal Culture , Governance , Globalization ), the work suggests that law cannot be understood in a vacuum.
Bioethics, artificial intelligence, international law, and human rights.
This encyclopedia is more than just a dictionary; it is an investigation into the "fundamental unity of human fate" as reflected in the law. It provides practitioners, law-makers, and students with the intellectual tools to understand how legal systems evolve to meet societal needs.
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It covers history, theory, and leading theorists, including major areas such as Analytical Jurisprudence , Legal Positivism , Natural Law , and The Rule of Law .
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This encyclopedia is designed to be a comprehensive, systematic, and up-to-date resource covering the intersection of law, morality, politics, and society. It moves beyond traditional jurisprudence to include social philosophy (critical theory, social contract theory, justice, rights, etc.).