The Opposite Mirrors An Essay on the Conventionalist Theory of Institutions
How do social institutions exist? How do they direct our conduct? The Opposite Mirrors defends the thesis that the existence of institutions is a conventional matter. Ultimately they exist because we believe in their existence, and because they play a role in our practical reasoning. Human action ne...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1995, 1995
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1995 |
| Series: | Law and Philosophy Library
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Methodological Remarks
- 2. Game Theory and Mutual Beliefs
- 3. An Example: Money
- 4. The Concept of Authority
- 5. Authority and Coordination
- 6. The Foundations of Legal Systems
- 7. Conventionalism and Law
- 8. Efficacy and Obligation
- 9. The Role of Force
- 10. Conclusions
- Index of Names