Hans Kelsen's pure theory of law [electronic resource] : legality and legitimacy / Lars Vinx.
Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007Description: 1 online resource (x, 230 p.).ISBN: 9780191711077.Other title: Pure theory of law.Subject(s): Kelsen, Hans, 1881-1973. Reine Rechtslehre | Law -- Philosophy | State, The | Rule of law | Legal positivism | Law | Jurisprudence & general issuesAdditional Physical Form: Print version : 9780199227952DDC classification: 340.1 Online resources: Oxford scholarship online Summary: By showing how Kelsen's theory of law works alongside his political philosophy, the book shows the Pure Theory to be part of a wider attempt to understand how political power can be legitimately exercised in pluralist societies.Item type | Current library | Class number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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By showing how Kelsen's theory of law works alongside his political philosophy, the book shows the Pure Theory to be part of a wider attempt to understand how political power can be legitimately exercised in pluralist societies.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.