Rethinking Indian Jurisprudence An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law |
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| Author:
| Rathore, Aakash Singh
Goswamy, Garima |
| ISBN: | 978-1-351-10664-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2018 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge India |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $180.00USD $180.00USD $54.95 |
Book Description:
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What is law? What is the source of law? What is the law for? How does law differ from other norms or codes of conduct? What is the difference between law and morality? What is the difference between moral and legal obligation? This book addresses these foundational questions about the law in general, and seeks to reorient our thoughts to the specific nature of law in India, the India of today, and the possible India of the future. It covers relevant questions; brings the uniqueness...
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What is law? What is the source of law? What is the law for? How does law differ from other norms or codes of conduct? What is the difference between law and morality? What is the difference between moral and legal obligation? This book addresses these foundational questions about the law in general, and seeks to reorient our thoughts to the specific nature of law in India, the India of today, and the possible India of the future. It covers relevant questions; brings the uniqueness of Indian Philosophy of Law to the fore; critically analyses major theories of jurisprudence; examines legal debates on secularism, religion, rights, caste politics; and presents useful examples.