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Law : Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History

Frändberg, Åke From Rechtsstaat to Universal Law-State An Essay in Philosophical Jurisprudence

The only contemporary book that comprehensively deals with the law-state idea Develops a lawyers´philosophy of law, combining philosophical analysis and practical considerations Provides a universal "Rechtsstaat" concept for our time In this book the author investigates what is common to the German idea of the Rechtsstaat and the Anglo-American idea of the Rule of Law. He argues that, although dressed up in rather different garb, these two concepts are in fact based on the same fundamental idea and stand Springer for the same values (“the law-state values”) – all ideas that are in the European tradition older than their British and German variants. The fundamental idea is that the individual shall enjoy 2014, XI, 190 p. 2 illus. 1st legal protection against infringements brought about by the exercise of power on the part of edition the state. In the book basic concepts such as legality, legal equality, legal certainty, legal accessibility and legal security are investigated. Also explored are their mutual relations, in particular, conflicts between them. Furthermore, the book offers practical advice on realising Printed book and sustaining these values in practice. Finally, it is argued that the characteristic law-state Hardcover values can only be justified by reference to an even more fundamental humanistic idea, namely, what the author calls “a life of human dignity”. Printed book Hardcover Order online at springer.com/booksellers ISBN 978-3-319-06783-4 Springer Nature Customer Service Center LLC $ 149,99 233 Spring Street Available New York, NY 10013 Discount group USA Professional Books (2) T: +1-800-SPRINGER NATURE (777-4643) or 212-460-1500 Product category [email protected] Monograph Series Law and Philosophy Library Other renditions Softcover ISBN 978-3-319-06785-8 Softcover ISBN 978-3-319-38027-8

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