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Hart, H. L. A. 1907-1992.

Essays on Bentham : studies in jurisprudence and political theory / by H.L.A. Hart. - Oxford [Oxfordshire] : New York : Clarendon Press ; Oxford University Press, c1982. - 272 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Abbreviations -
Introduction -
I The Demystification of the Law -
II Bentham and Beccaria -
III The United States of America -
IV Natural Rights: Bentham and John Stuart Mill -
V Bentham's Of Laus in General -
VI Legal Duty and Obligation -
VII Legal Rights -
VII Legal Powers -
IX Sovereignty and Legally Limited Government -
X Commands and Authoritative Reasons -
Index of Names -
Index of Subjects.


In his introduction Professor Hart offers both an exposition and a critical assesment of some central issues in jurisprudence and political theory. Essay themes include Bentham's identification of the forms of mistification protecting the law from criticism, his relation to Beccaria and his conversion to democratic radicalism.

ISBN: 9780198254683 (pbk)

LCCN: 82003601

Subjects--Personal Names:
Bentham, Jeremy, 1748-1832.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Jurisprudence.
Political science.

Dewey Class. No.: 340.1 / HAR