Gadamer and Law (Hardcover, New Ed)

Hans-Georg Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics is especially relevant for law, which is grounded in the interpretation of authoritative texts from the past to resolve present-day disputes. In this collection, leading scholars consider the importance of Gadamer's philosophy for ongoing disputes in legal theory. The work of prominent philosophers, including Fred Dallmayr, P. Christopher Smith and David Hoy, is joined with the work of leading legal theorists, such as William Eskridge, Lawrence Solum and Dennis Patterson, to provide an overview of the connections between law and Gadamer's hermeneutical philosophy. Part I considers the relevance of Gadamer's philosophy to longstanding disputes in legal theory such as the debate over originalism, the rule of law and proper modes of statutory and constitutional exegesis. Part II demonstrates Gadamer's significance for legal theory by comparing his approach to the work of Nietzsche, Habermas and Dworkin.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Philosophers and Law
Release date:	April 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Francis J. Mootz III
Dimensions:	244 x 169mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	544
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-2604-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Jurisprudence & philosophy of law Books > Philosophy > General
LSN:	0-7546-2604-0
Barcode:	9780754626046

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