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The Paradoxes of Legal Science
Cardozo examines the meaning of justice, the science of values and the relationship between individual and society. Originally New Columbia University Press, 1928. v, 142 pp.
- GenresLaw
148 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1970
About the author
Benjamin N. Cardozo
36 books6 followersAmerican jurist and writer Benjamin Nathan Cardozo served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1932 until his death in 1938.
People remember his significant influence on the development of American common law in the 20th century in addition to his philosophy and vivid prose style. He earlier delivered many of his landmark decisions during his eighteen-year tenure from 1915 to 1932 on the court of appeals, the highest court of state of New York.
People remember his significant influence on the development of American common law in the 20th century in addition to his philosophy and vivid prose style. He earlier delivered many of his landmark decisions during his eighteen-year tenure from 1915 to 1932 on the court of appeals, the highest court of state of New York.
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July 27, 2013
The parts that aren't about how to be a judicial activist are much more interesting. Cardozo clearly feels that they are less important but the insight/page is totally insane in those sections.
The science metaphor generally wears thin. It almost seems as though Cardozo's uncertainty is driving him to focus on a problem he can't solve as a matter of logic.
Still very thoughtful.
The science metaphor generally wears thin. It almost seems as though Cardozo's uncertainty is driving him to focus on a problem he can't solve as a matter of logic.
Still very thoughtful.
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