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Jurisprudence — For the jurisprudence of courts, see Case law. Philosophers of law ask what is law? and what should it be? Jurisprudence is the theory and philosophy of law. Scholars of jurisprudence, or legal theorists (including legal philosophers and social… … Wikipedia
jurisprudence — jurisprudential /joor is prooh den sheuhl/, adj. jurisprudentially, adv. /joor is proohd ns, joor is proohd /, n. 1. the science or philosophy of law. 2. a body or system of laws. 3. a department of law: medical jurisprudence. 4. Civil Law … Universalium
sociological jurisprudence — A term coined by the American jurist Roscoe Pound (1870 1964) to describe his approach to the understanding of the law. Central to Pound s conception was the very suggestive idea that in modern societies the law represents the principal means… … Dictionary of sociology
Hartian jurisprudence — a name often given to a system of jurisprudence either directly describing the work of the late H. L. A. Hart or a follower or commentator (usually, although not necessarily, earth bound). Hart considered the typical view that the lay person… … Law dictionary
Master of Jurisprudence — Masters of Jurisprudence (M.J. or M.Jur) is sometimes used as an alternative name for both Master of Laws and Master of Studies in Law. It also refers to masters level courses concentraing on legal theory, in particular the philosophy of law and… … Wikipedia
law, philosophy of — Introduction the formulation of concepts and theories to aid in understanding the nature of law, the sources of its authority, and its role in society. In English speaking countries the term “jurisprudence” is often used synonymously and is … Universalium
Sociology of law — refers to both a sub discipline of sociology and an approach within the field of legal studies. Sociology of law is a diverse field of study which examines the interaction of law with other aspects of society, such as the effect of legal… … Wikipedia
Karl Marx — Marx redirects here. For other uses, see Marx (disambiguation). Karl Heinrich Marx Marx in 1875 Full name Karl Heinrich Marx Born 5 May 1818 Trier, Kingdom of Prussia … Wikipedia
Sociology — For the journal, see Sociology (journal). Sociology … Wikipedia
Muqaddimah — Not to be confused with Introduction to the Science of Hadith. The Muqaddimah (Arabic: مقدّمة ابن خلدون, Berber: Tazwarayt n Ibn Xeldun, meaning in English: Ibn Khaldun s Introduction), also known as the Muqaddimah of Ibn Khaldun or the… … Wikipedia
