Philosophy of law

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

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