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Hume and Law
There has been a huge upsurge in Hume research over the years. However, one area that has not received its due share of attention is Hume's legal thought where the research has been fragmented and often un-championed. This collection of essays that focuses on Hume's legal ideas - celebrates the diversity of Hume's contributions to jurisprudence.
| Author(s) | Edited by Ken Mackinnon. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 588 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 28 Apr 2012 |
| Availability | Available |
There has been a huge upsurge in Hume research over the years. However, one area that has not received its due share of attention is Hume's legal thought where the research has been fragmented and often un-championed. This collection of essays that focuses on Hume's legal ideas - celebrates the diversity of Hume's contributions to jurisprudence.
Contents: Introduction; Part I Law and Legal Theory: David Hume and the 18th-century conception of natural law, Philip Milton; David Hume and the empiricist theory of law, Sheldon Wein; David Hume's legal theory: the significance of general laws, Neil McA
Ken Mackinnon is Professor and Head of Law, Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, UK
