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Jurisprudence: A Beginner’S Simple And Practical Guide To Advanced And Complex Legal Theory, Allen R. Kamp

Allen R. Kamp

My article gives an introduction to American jurisprudence, the part of legal studies that attempts to construct a theory of law: what it is, how it functions, and what it should be. Jurisprudence deals with the history, philosophy, and sociology of the law. Legal authorities—cases and statutes—are written and interpreted, consciously or unconsciously, with the use of jurisprudential concepts. Jurisprudence is a theoretical subject, but it can provide practical insights on how to read and understand these authorities.