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The Morality of Law
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The Morality of Law

By Lon L. Fuller

Law · Book
PublisherYale University Press
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook
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The Morality of Law is a foundational contribution to modern jurisprudence, offering a profound examination of the relationship between law, morality, and institutional legitimacy. Lon L. Fuller introduces the concept of the internal morality of law, identifying essential principles such as clarity, consistency, publicity, and prospectivity that enable legal systems to function effectively. Challenging purely formal conceptions of legal authority, Fuller demonstrates how the rule of law depends upon procedural integrity and respect for human agency. Qvorvm recommends this influential work to legal practitioners, judges, scholars, and policymakers interested in legal philosophy, constitutional governance, and the ethical foundations of legal institutions.

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