An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law
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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law is a foundational legal-philosophical text by Roscoe Pound that systematically explores the nature, purposes, and methods of law within society.
All labels observed (2)
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| An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law canonical | 2 |
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Law | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law Context triple: [Roscoe Pound, notableWork, An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law]
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A.
The Problems of Jurisprudence
The Problems of Jurisprudence is a influential book by legal scholar Richard Posner that critically examines and challenges traditional theories of law and legal reasoning.
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B.
The Paradoxes of Legal Science
The Paradoxes of Legal Science is a 1928 jurisprudential treatise by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo that explores the philosophical tensions and logical contradictions within legal reasoning and doctrine.
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C.
Esquisse d’une phénoménologie du droit
Esquisse d’une phénoménologie du droit is a philosophical work by Alexandre Kojève that offers a Hegelian-inspired analysis of the nature, foundations, and historical development of law.
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D.
Law, Pragmatism, and Democracy
"Law, Pragmatism, and Democracy" is a book by Richard Posner that explores how pragmatic reasoning should guide legal interpretation and democratic governance.
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E.
The Idea of Justice
The Idea of Justice is a philosophical work by Amartya Sen that critiques traditional theories of justice and proposes a comparative, realization-focused approach grounded in public reasoning and human capabilities.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law Target entity description: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law is a foundational legal-philosophical text by Roscoe Pound that systematically explores the nature, purposes, and methods of law within society.
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A.
The Problems of Jurisprudence
The Problems of Jurisprudence is a influential book by legal scholar Richard Posner that critically examines and challenges traditional theories of law and legal reasoning.
-
B.
The Paradoxes of Legal Science
The Paradoxes of Legal Science is a 1928 jurisprudential treatise by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo that explores the philosophical tensions and logical contradictions within legal reasoning and doctrine.
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C.
Esquisse d’une phénoménologie du droit
Esquisse d’une phénoménologie du droit is a philosophical work by Alexandre Kojève that offers a Hegelian-inspired analysis of the nature, foundations, and historical development of law.
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D.
Law, Pragmatism, and Democracy
"Law, Pragmatism, and Democracy" is a book by Richard Posner that explores how pragmatic reasoning should guide legal interpretation and democratic governance.
-
E.
The Idea of Justice
The Idea of Justice is a philosophical work by Amartya Sen that critiques traditional theories of justice and proposes a comparative, realization-focused approach grounded in public reasoning and human capabilities.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
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| instanceOf |
book
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legal philosophy book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
law
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legal theory ⓘ philosophy ⓘ |
| author | Roscoe Pound ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Storrs Lectures
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Storrs Lectures on Jurisprudence ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| genre |
jurisprudence
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legal philosophy ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
law students
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legal scholars ⓘ philosophers of law ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
comparative law
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functions of law ⓘ historical development of law ⓘ interpretation of law ⓘ judicial discretion ⓘ judicial process ⓘ justice ⓘ law and justice ⓘ law and morality ⓘ law and social control ⓘ law and social interests ⓘ legal classification ⓘ legal concepts ⓘ legal duties ⓘ legal institutions ⓘ legal liability ⓘ legal order ⓘ legal positivism ⓘ legal principles ⓘ legal reasoning ⓘ legal remedies ⓘ legal rights ⓘ legal sanctions ⓘ legal systems ⓘ methods of law ⓘ natural law ⓘ nature of law ⓘ philosophy of law ⓘ purposes of law ⓘ social interests in law ⓘ sociological jurisprudence ⓘ sources of law ⓘ |
| notableFor | systematic exposition of Roscoe Pound's sociological jurisprudence ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1922 ⓘ |
| publisher | Yale University Press ⓘ |
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Introduction to the Philosophy of Law