Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy

1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-94-007-6518-4
Verlag: Springer Netherlands

Buch, Englisch, 3677 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 9195 g

This encyclopedia covers all topics in the philosophy of law and social philosophy, including the history, theory, and leading theorists in both fields. Featuring specially commissioned entries by an international team of the world's most respected scholars, including more than 700 entries ensuring its place as the definitive reference work on the Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy.

The encyclopedia provides: 1) a clear concise expert definition and explanation of the key concepts in the field, written by leading scholars; 2) an essential reference for experts and newcomers alike, with entries ranging from short definitions of key terms to extended explorations of major topics; 3) an investigation of questions that have traditionally defined the field, but also more recent developments, significantly updating the fields of the philosophy of law and social philosophy; 4) introductions to theories and research developed in all the world's languages and legal traditions.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kirste, Stephan

Sellers, Mortimer

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein Rechtsphilosophie, Rechtsethik
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Rechtsphilosophie, Rechtsethik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Enzyklopädien, Nachschlagewerke, Wörterbücher

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Applied Legal Philosophy.- Contemporary Legal Philosophy.- Formal Structure of Law.- History of the Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy.- Justice.- Legal Institutions.- Legal Methods.- Legal Systems.- Liberty and Equality.- Schools of Legal Thought.- Social Philosophy.- The Common Good.-The Science of the Law and Social Sciences.- Theory of Rights

Über Autor(innen)

Mortimer Sellers is Regents Professor of the University System of Maryland and past President of the International Association for the Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy (IVR). He is also editor of two Springer book series: "Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice" and "AMINTAPHIL: The Philosophical Foundations of Law and Justice".

Stephan Kirste holds the Chair for the Philosophy of Law and Head of the Department for Legal Theory, International and European Law at the University of Salzburg, Professor Colaborador at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) and member of the Council of the German Speaking International Andrássy University, Budapest.