Law and Imagination in Troubled Times: A Legal and Literary Discourse

This collection explores the relationship between law, politics, and the imagination, focusing on how they interact and influence each other. It examines the historical development of legal education in England, the role of imagination in the courts, patterns of thought in legal scholarship, and the impact of the imagination on legal thinking in the future. It is a valuable resource for scholars working in legal philosophy, legal history, law and humanities, and law and language.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This collection delves into the profound impact of troubled times on the law, the body politic, and the intricate interplay between them. It centers on their engaging dialogue with imagination and literature, thereby igniting an emerging yet underdeveloped field known as the 'legal imagination.' To understand the dynamics of legal change, it is essential to examine the multifaceted historical, cultural, social, and economic factors that propel and shape such transformations. This necessitates a close attention to the diverse non-legal variables that permeate throughout the legal system.

The collection specifically focuses on the 'transatlantic constitution,' shedding light on the role of imagination in a common law context that appears to foster imagination as a cultural capability. The book is structured into four parts. The first part offers insightful perspectives on the historical development of legal education in England, culminating in a reflection on the historical transition of England from an absolute monarchy to a republic. The second part delves into the crucial role of imagination in the functioning of the courts. The third part explores the patterns of thought in legal scholarship, highlighting how legal imagination contributes to the creation of new legal categories and terminology. The fourth part examines the patterns of thought in legal scholarship, with a particular focus on the future impact of the imagination on legal thinking.

This work offers a thought-provoking and enriching reading experience for individuals engaged in the fields of legal philosophy, legal history, law and humanities, and law and language. It provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics between law, society.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 158 x 236 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367493448