Bücher der Reihe Philosophers and Law

Presents articles by thinkers who consider how Nietzsche's philosophical and rhetorical interventions illuminate the failures of contemporary legal theory. This work considers the connections between law, political philosophy and Nietzsche's genealogy. It also provides competing interpretations of Nietzsche's relevance for legal hermeneutics.

St Augustine and Roman law are the two bridges from Athens and Jerusalem to the world of modern law. This title describes the life and world of Augustine and the ways in which he conceived both justice and law. It discusses the little recognized Augustinian contributions to the field of modern hermeneutics.

Locke and Law presents for the first time in one collection the most important contemporary writings exploring John Locke's many contributions to legal theory. These articles and essays deal with a variety of issues, such as natural law, natural rights, property, abortion, constitutional law, the relationship between law and society, punishment, toleration, and civil disobedience.