History of Western Legal Thought

Author: He Qinhua
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
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The book is divided into five parts, systematically organizing and reviewing the various thoughts and interpretations on law in Western society from ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the 17th–18th centuries, the 19th century, and the 20th century. It emphasizes examining various legal theories and their evolution within the context of social development, explaining the specific content and historical significance of different legal ideas. The book employs a typological narrative method to highlight key points and showcase the latest trends in intellectual development, providing a detailed introduction to the developments in contemporary legal theory. It analyzes critical legal theories, postmodern legal theories, and neoliberal legal perspectives from aspects such as their social background, main arguments, and internal divisions. The book also includes over 50 portraits of Western legal thinkers and other relevant illustrations.
This book is suitable as a general textbook for universities offering courses on "History of Western Legal Thought" and is also an appropriate reading material for law students, faculty, and legal enthusiasts studying the history of Western legal thought.