H. L. A. Hart
H. L. A. Hart was a renowned British legal philosopher and professor who is best known for his contributions to the philosophy of law and the analysis of legal concepts. His most influential work, 'The Concept of Law' (1961), has been pivotal in the field of legal positivism. Hart's ideas have shaped contemporary legal thought, particularly through his debate with legal realists and natural law theorists. He was a professor at the University of Oxford and the principal of Brasenose College, Oxford.
Books
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1. The Concept Of Law
This seminal work in legal philosophy offers a comprehensive analysis of the nature of law, articulating a sophisticated theory that emphasizes law as a system of social rules. It challenges earlier positivist and command theories of law, introducing the idea of the "rule of recognition" as a fundamental aspect by which a society accepts certain norms as legally binding. The book also explores the relationship between law and morality, the variety of legal systems, and the notion of legal rights, ultimately providing a framework for understanding the complex structure and functioning of legal institutions in modern societies.
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