Dworkin's Theory of Law
Article first published online: 31 JAN 2007
DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2007.00058.x
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Smith, D. (2007), Dworkin's Theory of Law. Philosophy Compass, 2: 267–275. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2007.00058.x
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- Issue published online: 31 JAN 2007
- Article first published online: 31 JAN 2007
- Philosophy Compass 2/2 (2007): 267–275, 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2007.00058.x
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Abstract
Ronald Dworkin is one of the most important, and one of the most controversial, contemporary legal philosophers. This article elucidates the main aspects of Dworkin's theory of law, discussing both his key criticisms of legal positivism and his own positive views about law. The article also briefly examines some of the major controversies surrounding Dworkin's theory of law, such as the debates arising out of his right answer thesis and semantic sting argument.