The philosophy of customary law /
Murphy, James Bernard, 1958-
The philosophy of customary law / James Bernard Murphy. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book attempts to bring greater theoretical clarity to the often murky topic of custom by showing that custom must be analysed into two more logically basic concepts: convention and habit. Customs are conventional habits and habitual conventions. Once we have a clearer understanding of custom we can better grasp the many roles that custom plays in a legal system.
9780199370641 (ebook) : No price
Customary law.
Customary law--Philosophy.
K282 / .M87 2014
340.501
The philosophy of customary law / James Bernard Murphy. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book attempts to bring greater theoretical clarity to the often murky topic of custom by showing that custom must be analysed into two more logically basic concepts: convention and habit. Customs are conventional habits and habitual conventions. Once we have a clearer understanding of custom we can better grasp the many roles that custom plays in a legal system.
9780199370641 (ebook) : No price
Customary law.
Customary law--Philosophy.
K282 / .M87 2014
340.501
