Law's Reality - A Philosophy of Law

Allan Beever's book explores the nature of law through declaratory speech acts, demonstrating how it is achieved and its ability to generate rights, duties, obligations, permissions, and powers. It is structured into three parts and analyses both sides of the mainstream jurisprudential divide, inspired by the philosophy of John Searle. It will be an invaluable resource for academics and advanced students in law schools and philosophy departments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 25 June 2021
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Allan Beever sets the stage for a timely philosophical and empirical exploration of the essence of law by delving into a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of law through declaratory speech acts. This captivating book showcases not only the process of law's creation but also its remarkable capacity to generate rights, duties, obligations, permissions, and powers.

The book is organized into three distinct sections: The Philosophy of Law and Jurisprudence, The Structure of the Social Word, and The Ontology of Law. Through these sections, the author offers insightful perspectives on law as a human institution, revealing that central debates often stem from misunderstandings of interpretation and intentionality. Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of John Searle and other esteemed legal theorists, the author also examines both sides of the mainstream jurisprudential divide, particularly the theory of legal positivism.

In examining every facet of law and addressing the fundamental question of "What is Law?", this book emerges as an invaluable resource for academics and advanced students enrolled in law schools and philosophy departments. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the subject matter, offering valuable insights and perspectives that will enrich the understanding of law and its role in society.

Weight: 672g
Dimension: 239 x 164 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800374140