Law, Reason, and Emotion

The book explores the role and importance of reason and emotion in justice and the law, examining the basis of law in human needs, social emotions, and the desire for fairness. It argues that reason can enhance the legitimacy and effectiveness of the law by recognizing and embracing human emotions for the benefit of society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 28 December 2017
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This book delves into the profound significance and role of reason and emotion in the realm of justice and the law. A collection of eight esteemed lawyers and philosophers of law explore the underlying foundations of law, drawing upon the universal human need for society, our innate sense of justice, and a range of powerful inclinations and emotions, including the pursuit of fairness and even a reverence for the law itself. As human beings, we are inherently social creatures, deeply influenced by social and other emotions that can either elevate or undermine the legal system. It is when reason recognizes and embraces the value of human emotions for the greater good of society that law gains legitimacy and effectiveness. Within this volume, we embark on a captivating exploration of the power and purposes of reason and emotion in the law, shedding light on their intricate interplay and their potential to shape the legal landscape.

Weight: 235g
Dimension: 235 x 157 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108420761