The Dignity of Legislation
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ISBN-10:
0521658837
ISBN-13:
9780521658836
Pub. Date:
07/29/1999
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
The Dignity of Legislation

The Dignity of Legislation

by Jeremy WaldronJeremy Waldron

Overview

In a lucid, concise volume, Jeremy Waldron defends the role of legislation, presenting it as an important mode of governance. Aristotle, Locke and Kant emerge as proponents of the dignity of legislation. Waldron's arguments are of obvious importance and topicality, especially in countries that are considering the introduction of a Bill of Rights. The Dignity of Legislation is original in conception, trenchantly argued and very clearly presented, and will be of interest to a wide range of scholars and thinkers.

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"This excellent book is a forceful statement of an important position...and the book is a contribution to the history of political thought as well as contemporary debate." London Review of Books

"It is...lucid, thoughtful and persuasive..." TLS

"...Waldron adds healthy moderation and realism to philosophical discussions of democratic lawmaking." Choice

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521658836
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 07/29/1999
Series: The Seeley Lectures , #2
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.31(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.55(d)

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