Legal Pragmatism
Download or Read eBook Legal Pragmatism PDF written by Michael Sullivan and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2007-06-14 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Michael Sullivan |
| Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
| Total Pages | : 178 |
| Release | : 2007-06-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780253116987 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0253116988 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Legal Pragmatism by : Michael Sullivan
Book excerpt: In Legal Pragmatism, Michael Sullivan looks closely at the place of the individual and community in democratic society. After mapping out a brief history of American legal thinking regarding rights, from communitarianism to liberalism, Sullivan gives a rich and nuanced account of how pragmatism worked to resolve conflicts of self-interest and community well-being. Sullivan's view of pragmatism provides a comprehensive framework for understanding democracy, as well as issues such as health care, education, gay marriage, and illegal immigration that will determine its character in the future. Legal Pragmatism is a bold, carefully argued book that presents a unique understanding of contemporary society, law, and politics.
