Our knowledge of the law : objectivity and practice in legal theory /: objectivity and practice in legal theory. (2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: George Pavlakos.
• Other Names: Pavlakos, George
• Contents: Cover -- Acknowledgements -- TOC36;Contents -- Introduction -- The Problem -- The Practice Theory of Law -- The Philosophy of Pragmatic Rationalism -- Plan of the Book -- Part One The Grounds of Knowledge -- CH36;1 Knowledge and Objectivity -- 146;1 Introduction -- 146;2 Objectivity as Asymmetry -- 146;3 Conceptions of Objectivity -- 146;4 Wittgenstein8217;s Idea of Grammar -- CH36;2 Objectivity and Grammar -- 246;1 Introduction -- 246;2 Intentional Realism -- 246;3 An Anti45;representationalist Theory of Content -- 246;4 Mind45;independence and Realism -- 246;5 Inferentialism and Truth -- 246;6 Grammar44; Criteria and the Need for Practice -- CH36;3 Grammar and Rule45;following -- 346;1 Introduction -- 346;2 Rule45;following and Content -- 346;3 Conceptions of Practice -- 346;4 Beyond Mind45;World Dualism -- 346;5 Meaning44; Use and Truth -- CH36;4 Practice44; Normativity and Reasons -- 446;1 Introduction -- 446;2 Reasons and the Reflexive Character of Practice -- 446;3 Grammar as the Fundamental Practice -- 446;4 Grammar44; Persons and Autonomy -- 446;5 Pragmatic Rationalism -- 446;6 Where does Law Fit in All This63; -- Part Two Knowledge and Legal Theory -- CH36;5 Conventionalism and the Grammarof Law -- 546;1 Introduction -- 546;2 Conceptual Analysis and the Grammar of Law -- 546;3 The External and the Internal Aspect of Rules58; Legal Theory8217;s Split Personality -- 546;4 Two Criticisms -- 546;5 Conclusion -- CH36;6 Interpretivism and the Menace of Essentialism -- 646;1 Introduction -- 646;2 Interpretivism and the Depth of Practice -- 646;3 Rationalist Objectivity -- 646;4 Anti45;rationalism and the Rejection of Grammar -- 646;5 Normativity of Practice -- CH36;7 The Practice Theory of Law -- 746;1 Introduction -- 746;2 Failure of Conventionalism and Interpretivism -- 746;3 Law as a Constraint45;generating Concept -- 746;4 Conditions of Normativity -- 746;5 Depicting Legal Norms I58; the General Rules of Discourse -- 746;6 Depicting Legal Norms II58; Law as a Special Case ofMorality -- Concluding Remarks -- The Practice Theory of Law in a Nutshell -- Outcomes and Some Applications -- Bibliography -- IDX36;Index -- Last Page.
• Publisher Details: Oxford Portland, Or : Hart Pub
• Publication Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 267 pages)
• Subjects: 340.1; Effectiveness and validity of law; Law -- Philosophy; LAW -- Essays; LAW -- General Practice; LAW -- Jurisprudence; LAW -- Paralegals & Paralegalism; LAW -- Practical Guides; LAW -- Reference; Effectiveness and validity of law; Law (Philosophical concept); Rechtstheorie; Efficiëntie; Objectiviteit; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781847313706; 1847313701; 1281258601; 9781281258601
• Related ISBNs: 9781841135038; 1841135038
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-258) and index.; Note: Print version record.
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