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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Austin: The Province Of Jurisprudence Determined by John Austin , Edited by Wilfrid E. Rumble
The Province of Jurisprudence Determined 1832 is a classic of nineteenth-century English jurisprudence, a subject on which Austin had a profound impact. His book is primarily concerned with a meticulous explanation of most of the core concepts of his legal philosophy, including his conception of law, his separation of law and morality, and his theory of sovereignty. Almost a quarter of it consists of an interpretation and defence of the principle of utility. This edition includes the complete and unabridged text of the fifth 1885 and last edition. The comprehensive introduction discusses Austins life, the main themes of his book, leading criticisms of his ideas, and interpretations of his legal philosophy. The edition also includes a bibliography and biographical synopses of the principal figures mentioned in the text.show more