Encyclopedia Of The Philosophy Of Law And Social Philosophy Pdf

Philosophy of law evolves rapidly due to technology and political shifts. The first edition of the modern encyclopedia was published around 2011–2012. A major update, Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy (Living Edition), began in 2018 and is continuously updated.

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The work provides exhaustive entries on the history of legal thought. It traces the evolution of jurisprudence from:

1. Truly Interdisciplinary
Unlike older encyclopedias (e.g., Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy – SEP), this one explicitly merges legal and social philosophy. An entry on "Contract" covers not just Hobbes/Rousseau but also recent social ontology (Searle). "Property" includes both Nozick’s libertarian view and Marxist legal theory. Pro tip: Use the “Living Edition” online if

2. Global and Comparative Focus
Many reference works remain Eurocentric. This encyclopedia includes extensive entries on:

3. Balance of "Continental" and "Analytic" Traditions
SEP and Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy lean analytic. This work gives equal weight to: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy – SEP)

4. Practical Legal Concepts with Philosophical Depth
Entries go beyond abstract theory. Examples:

5. Extensive Cross-Referencing and Bibliographies
Each 3,000–8,000 word entry ends with a curated bibliography (classic + last 10 years of scholarship). Cross-references link e.g., "Equality" → "Discrimination" → "Affirmative action" → "Distributive justice."