Pure Theory of Law

Pure Theory of Law defines law as a system of coercive norms created by the state that rests on the validity of a generally accepted Grundnorm, or basic norm, such as the supremacy of the Constitution. Entirely self-supporting, it rejects any concept derived from metaphysics, politics, ethics, socio...

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Main Author: Kelsen, Hans
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berkeley ; Los Angeles ; London University of California Press 2020, ©1967
Edition:Translation from the second german (revised and enlarged) German Edition, Reprint 2020
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Collection: DeGruyter MPG Collection - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE CONTENTS I. LAW AND NATURE II. LAW AND MORALS III. LAW AND SCIENCE IV. THE STATIC ASPECT OF LAW V. THE DYNAMIC ASPECT OF LAW VI. LAW AND STATE VII. STATE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW VIII. INTERPRETATION