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'Witty and learned ... Hershovitz intertwines parenting and
philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about
infinity, morality, and the existence of God' Jordan Ellenberg,
author of Shape A funny, wise guide to the art of thinking, and why
the smallest people have the answers to the biggest questions
'Anyone can do philosophy, every kid does...' Some of the best
philosophers in the world can be found in the most unlikely places:
in preschools and playgrounds. They gather to debate questions
about metaphysics and morality, even though they've never heard the
words, and can't tie their shoelaces. As Scott Hershovitz shows in
this delightful book, kids are astoundingly good philosophers. And,
if we let ourselves pause to think along with them, we might
discover that we are, too. Nasty, Brutish, and Short is a unique
guide to the art of thinking, led by a celebrated philosophy
professor and his two young sons. Together, Scott, Rex, and Hank
take us on a romp through classic and contemporary philosophy,
steered by questions like, does Hank have the right to drink Fanta?
When is it okay to swear? And, does the number six exist? They
explore weighty issues, like punishment and authority; sex, gender,
and race; the nature of truth and knowledge; and the existence of
God. And they call on a host of professional philosophers, famous
and obscure, to help them along the way. Ultimately, they
demonstrate that we shouldn't just support kids in their
philosophical adventures: we should join them, so that we can
rekindle our own innate, childlike wonder at the world. We'd all be
better, more discerning thinkers for it.
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Law Is a Moral Practice
Scott Hershovitz
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A powerful argument for the essential role of morality in law,
getting at the heart of key debates in public life. What is law?
And how does it relate to morality? It’s common to think that law
and morality are different ways of regulating our lives. But Scott
Hershovitz says that this is a mistake: law is a part of our moral
lives. It’s a tool we use to adjust our moral relationships. The
legal claims we advance in court, Hershovitz argues, are moral
claims. And our legal conflicts are moral conflicts. Law Is a Moral
Practice supplies fresh answers to fundamental questions about the
nature of law and helps us better appreciate why we disagree about
law so deeply. Reviving a neglected tradition of legal thought most
famously associated with Ronald Dworkin, Hershovitz engages with
important legal and political controversies of our time, including
recent debates about constitutional interpretation and the
obligations of citizens and officials to obey the law. Leavened by
entertaining personal stories, guided by curiosity rather than
ideology, moving beyond entrenched dichotomies like the opposition
between positivism and natural law, Law Is a Moral Practice is a
thought-provoking investigation of the philosophical issues behind
real-world legal debates.
'Witty and learned ... Hershovitz intertwines parenting and
philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about
infinity, morality, and the existence of God' Jordan Ellenberg,
author of Shape A funny, wise guide to the art of thinking, and why
the smallest people have the answers to the biggest questions
'Anyone can do philosophy, every kid does...' Some of the best
philosophers in the world can be found in the most unlikely places:
in preschools and playgrounds. They gather to debate questions
about metaphysics and morality, even though they've never heard the
words, and can't tie their shoelaces. As Scott Hershovitz shows in
this delightful book, kids are astoundingly good philosophers. And,
if we let ourselves pause to think along with them, we might
discover that we are, too. Nasty, Brutish, and Short is a unique
guide to the art of thinking, led by a celebrated philosophy
professor and his two young sons. Together, Scott, Rex, and Hank
take us on a romp through classic and contemporary philosophy,
steered by questions like, does Hank have the right to drink Fanta?
When is it okay to swear? And, does the number six exist? They
explore weighty issues, like punishment and authority; sex, gender,
and race; the nature of truth and knowledge; and the existence of
God. And they call on a host of professional philosophers, famous
and obscure, to help them along the way. Ultimately, they
demonstrate that we shouldn't just support kids in their
philosophical adventures: we should join them, so that we can
rekindle our own innate, childlike wonder at the world. We'd all be
better, more discerning thinkers for it.
Exploring Law's Empire is a collection of essays examining the work
of Ronald Dworkin in the philosophy of law and constitutionalism. A
group of leading legal theorists develop, defend and critique the
major areas of Dworkin's work, including his criticism of legal
positivism, his theory of law as integrity, and his work on
constitutional theory.
The volume concludes with a lengthy response to the essays by
Dworkin himself, which develops and clarifies many of his positions
on the central questions of legal and constitutional theory. The
volume represents an ideal companion for students and scholars
embarking on a study of Dworkin's work.
Exploring Law's Empire is a collection of essays by leading legal
theorists and philosophers who have been invited to develop,
defend, or critique Ronald Dworkin's controversial and exciting
jurisprudence. The volume explores Dworkin's critique of legal
positivism, his theory of law as integrity, and his writings on
constitutional jurisprudence. Each essay is a cutting-edge
contribution to its field of inquiry, the highlights of which
include an introduction by Justice Stephen Breyer of the United
States Supreme Court, and a concluding essay by Dworkin himself.
This final chapter responds to the preceding essays and lays out
Dworkin's own vision for the future of jurisprudence over the
coming years.
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