The Ethics of Deference: Learning From Law's Morals (Cambridge Studies In Philosophy And Law) - Softcover

Soper, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521008727 ISBN 13: 9780521008723

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Inhaltsangabe

Do citizens have an obligation to obey the law? This book differs from standard approaches by shifting from the language of obedience to that of deference. Though the focus is on political obligation, the author approaches that issue indirectly by developing a more general account of when deference is due.

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'The Ethics of Deference is an admirably clear book, presenting a thoroughly novel take on its subject-matter ... worthy of close attention.' Modern Law Review

'Clearly presented and persuasively argued, Soper's account of the ethics of deference covers a wide range of legal, political, and moral issues from authority and autonomy, to obligation and the nature of reasons. ... Soper offers an insightful analysis ... His most original and contentious position, that the law has authority but does not claim it, is one that he makes intuitively appealing. Soper's thesis gives one the power to approach the law rationally, and to consider the pros and cons of adhering to its norms.' Res Republica

Reseña del editor

Do citizens have an obligation to obey the law? This book differs from standard approaches by shifting from the language of obedience (orders) to that of deference (normative judgments). Though the focus is on political obligation, Philip Soper approaches that issue indirectly by developing a more general account of when deference is due to the views of others. The book defends a more general theory of ethics; one whose scope extends beyond the question of political obligation to questions of duty in the case of law, promises, fair play and friendship.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521008727
• ISBN 13: 9780521008723
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 206