Jurisprudence

Comprehensive summary/exam notes on Hart's rule of recognition in Jurisprudence. This document outlines Hart's theory and Dwarkin's two main criticisms: the existence of legal principles and theoretical disagreement. It also includes in-depth analysis that can be used to structure an essay on this topic.

Comprehensive summary/exam notes on the topic of the rule of law in Jurisprudence. This document covers different conceptions of the rule of law (thin conception proposed by Fuller and Raz, and thick conception proposed by Bingham), what is valuable about the rule of law, and includes in-depth critique and analysis of differing views which can be used to structure an essay on this topic.

Comprehensive summary/exam notes on the question of the role of sanctions in Jurisprudence. This document outlines Austin's view, Kelsen's view and criticisms from both Raz and Hart, along with in-depth analysis that can be used to structure an essay on this topic.

Comprehensive summary/exam notes on the topic of unjust laws in Jurisprudence covering two key questions: whether unjust laws are still law, and whether we have an obligation to obey unjust laws. This document sets out differing views and includes in-depth analysis which can be used to structure an essay on this topic.

Comprehensive summary/essay plan on the question of whether law can be properly understood without reference to a moral purpose or point. This document covers Finnis' theory on the purpose of the law (including his 'central case' idea and the 'still/really' distinction) and Hart's wider conception.