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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.
List of contents
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
About the author
Stephan Kirste ist ordentlicher Universitätsprofessor für Rechts- und Sozialphilosophie an der Rechtswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Salzburg und Vorsitzender der Deutschen Sektion der Internationalen Vereinigung für Rechts- und Sozialphilosophie. Zuvor war er Dekan der Deutschsprachigen Fakultät für Vergleichende Staats- und Rechtswissenschaften an der Deutschsprachigen Andrássy Gyula Universität Budapest. Er hat sich 2004 in Heidelberg habilitiert und erhielt die venia legendi für Öffentliches Recht, Rechtsphilosophie, Verfassungsgeschichte der Neuzeit und Rechtssoziologie. Promoviert wurde er von der Juristischen Fakultät der Universität Freiburg. Er war 2006 Gastprofessor an der University of Virginia und ist seit 2001 Gastprofessor an verschiedenen Brasilianischen Universitäten.
Summary
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.
