Publisher's Synopsis
Lectures on Jurisprudence: Or The Philosophy of Positive Law is a book written by John Austin and published in 1874. The book is an in-depth exploration of the philosophy of law, with a particular focus on positive law. Austin argues that law is a command issued by a sovereign and that the legitimacy of the law depends on the authority of the person or institution issuing the command.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the nature of law and the different types of law, including divine law, positive law, and natural law. The second part explores the sources of law, including custom, legislation, and judicial decisions. The third part examines the relationship between law and morality, arguing that while law and morality are related, they are distinct concepts.Throughout the book, Austin draws on examples from legal systems around the world to illustrate his arguments. He also engages with the ideas of other philosophers, including Jeremy Bentham and Immanuel Kant. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both legal scholars and general readers interested in the philosophy of law.Overall, Lectures on Jurisprudence is an important work in the history of legal philosophy, offering a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the nature, sources, and relationship between law and morality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
