The scientific approach to legal history and legal reform : comparing the legal philosophy, historical methodology, and legal science of Blackstone, Kames, and Bentham

This thesis examines how William Blackstone, Lord Kames, and Jeremy Bentham each understood the significance of history in relation to legal development. By dedicating a chapter to each writer, discussing their legal and moral theory, and then examining their use of history within their writings, I...

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Main Author: Gourlay, K. A.
Other Authors: Schofield, P. ; Saprai, P.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2016
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.763108