Philosophy Of Law

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A Philosophy of law (or legal philosophy) refers to one's underlying theories about the nature of the law, its authority and its role.[1] Related pages include:

  • Judicial philosophy
  • Judicial activism
  • Judicial restraint
  • Judicial interpretation
  • Judicial minimalism
  • Legislative intent
  • Living Constitution
  • Originalism
  • Plain Meaning Rule
  • Purposive theory
  • Stare decisis
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Strict constructionism
  • Textualism

Additional reading[edit]

  • Encyclopedia Britannica, "Philosophy of law"
  • Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, "Philosophy of Law"
  • Peace Palace Library, "Philosophy of Law"
  • Huffington Post, "Why Philosophy Has Been Central to Legal Education for More Than a Century," January 20, 2014

Footnotes[edit]

  1. Encyclopedia Britannica, "Philosophy of law," accessed August 21, 2014

Categories: [Judicial terms and definitions]


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