{"product_id":"classic-readings-and-cases-in-susan-dimock-9780321187840","title":"Classic Readings and Cases in Philosophy of Law","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith over sixty cases as support, this text presents the philosophy of law as a perpetual series of debates with overlapping lines and cross connections. Using law as a focus to bring into relief many social and political issues of pressing importance in contemporary society, this book encourages readers to think critically and philosophically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic Readings and Cases in the Philosophy of Law centers on five major questions: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What is law?\u003cbr\u003e What, if any, connection must there be between law and morality?\u003cbr\u003e When should law be used to restrict the liberty of individuals?\u003cbr\u003e To what extent should democratic states permit civil disobedience?\u003cbr\u003e What, if anything, justifies the infliction of punishment on those who violate the law? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extensive anthology of cases covers the mundane to the grandest of constitutional issues, including controversial topics like ownership of genetic material, capital punishment, and gay rights. Brief introductions to each case describe the central issue being litigated, the legal reasoning of the justices-both majority and dissenting-the decision of the court, and its philosophical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Dimock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0321187849\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780321187840\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 736\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.96h x 7.98w x 1.02d","brand":"Susan Dimock","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43913717448959,"sku":"9780321187840","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_46f3bfe2-827d-4e34-a044-42b70a0f6242.jpg?v=1680621845","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/classic-readings-and-cases-in-susan-dimock-9780321187840","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}