The Anxiety of the Jurist

’From anarchist critique to living lawfully - via parables, love, markets, and a lot more besides - Zenon BaÅ„kowski’s work has a great range of reference and inspiration. This excellent collection is commended for responding to that range and bringing fresh insights to contemporary legal and social theory.’ Scott Veitch, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. ’Some thinkers’ influence is measured by the number of their disciples who echo their mentors’ arguments, defend their positions, sometimes dig themselves into deep holes not of their making. Other thinkers inspire people to think on their own, spurred by their example and encouraged to try things afresh, wherever they are most interested to do so. As this book displays so richly, Zenon BaÅ„kowski’s influence has always been of the second sort, and it has been deep. The book contains a remarkable array of clever thinkers and good writers exploring themes influenced by BaÅ„kowski’s individualistic example, but not seeking or being urged to copy him. Capped by BaÅ„kowski’s eloquent and revealing reflection on a life of thought and moral/legal/political engagement, this book is an enjoyable, intriguing, varied and stimulating read.’ Martin Krygier, The University of New South Wales, Australia ’This original and thought-provoking collection pays tribute to Zenon BaÅ„kowski’s complex critical scholarship by addressing a variety of innovative issues in philosophy of law. This book vigorously engages the reader in imaginative thinking about the law and how to carry out legal analysis beyond the orthodoxy.’ Amalia Amaya, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico