Legal Theory Research: Foundations and Frontiers

Author: Yang Xinyu
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book conducts fundamental theoretical research around the basic propositions of legal theory and the cutting-edge issues of social development. Grounded in the ontological questions of law, it explores and studies the nature of law, the value of law, the moral foundation of law, the content of law, as well as the development history of legal systems. Focusing on the new trends of social development, it provides a profound analysis of the background of progress in economic, political, social, and cultural fields, examines relevant theoretical doctrines, and offers insightful explorations on issues such as democratic politics, social autonomy, technological advancement, globalization, and sustainable development. From a legal perspective, it responds to the demand for legal resources in social development. Thus, the book proposes theoretical principles for building a rule-of-law state based on the legal perspective necessary for international and domestic social development.