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The Ethical Foundation For The Pragmatic Conception Of Justice, Anton Donoso
The Ethical Foundation For The Pragmatic Conception Of Justice, Anton Donoso
Vanderbilt Law Review
Since the death of John Dewey ten years ago, his thought has been the subject of a number of works, some of the most significant of which deal with his philosophy of law and of justice. The question of his conception of justice arises out of his general effort to show that the resolution of moral conflicts between various claimants is possible by the use of the scientific method, by which is meant intelligent examination justified by reliable public test through reference to consequences. This entails the formulation of a norm of justice that is both valid (true) and morally …
Book Note, Law Review Staff
Book Note, Law Review Staff
Vanderbilt Law Review
Donald K. Carroll, Judge of the District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida, has presented in this book a treasure house of materials useful to every judge. Included in it are writings from a multitude of sources, published both in this country and Europe. The book's primary purpose is to provide an anthology of inspirational and helpful literary gems for use by judges in their work; its secondary purpose is to give source materials for preparing speeches or writings on judicial subjects.
Ethical Theory And Legal Philosophy, Stanley D. Rose
Ethical Theory And Legal Philosophy, Stanley D. Rose
Vanderbilt Law Review
Jurisprudence and ethics, the author believes, represent distinct efforts to achieve values in society. However, because of their similar method, bases in fact, and testing by consequences, each has something to give the other. With this in mind, the article examines the work of contemporary writers in ethics, both to determine what exactly are their positions and to see what they might offer the student of jurisprudence.