Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory

An Anthology

Dennis Patterson editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:30th Jan '03

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This carefully selected set of readings presents some of the most important articles in the field. The collection is essential reading for anyone with an interest in legal philosophy.


  • Gathers together some of the most important articles in the field of philosophy of law and legal theory.

  • Complements Dennis Patterson's A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory (Blackwell, 1999).
  • Represents essential reading for the beginning law student.

‘Patterson collects fifteen of the classic articles in legal theory and presents them whole. The book provides an excellent introduction to several of the major topics making it useful both as a student text and as a sourcebook for academics and non-academics alike.’ Larry Alexander, University of San Diego School of Law


‘A wonderful selection from the classics in legal theory. It should prove an excellent and invaluable text for classroom use.’ Brian Bix, University of Minnesota, author of Jurisprudence: Theory and Context

‘Dennis Patterson has produced a fine anthology, one that will be particularly useful for those interested in learning about recent debates in analytic jurisprudence.’ Jeremy Waldron, Columbia Law School

ISBN: 9780631202875

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 27mm

Weight: 871g

432 pages