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The Common Law : A Foundational Study of Jurisprudence, Legal Development, and Judicial Reasoning

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A foundational work of legal thought in which Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. examines the development and principles of the common law.

First delivered as a series of lectures in 1880, The Common Law presents Holmes's analysis of how legal doctrines evolve through experience rather than abstract logic. He traces the historical development of key areas of law, including torts, contracts, and criminal liability, arguing that the life of the law has been shaped by practical necessity, social conditions, and judicial interpretation.

Holmes's approach departs from purely formal systems, emphasising the role of precedent, custom, and the shifting needs of society. His writing combines historical perspective with philosophical insight, offering a framework that has influenced subsequent generations of legal scholars and practitioners. The work remains central to the study of jurisprudence and the intellectual foundations of modern legal systems.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781604597677
  • ISBN-10: 1604597674
  • Publisher: Wilder Publications
  • Publish Date: May 2009
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.52 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.75 pounds
  • Page Count: 228

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