Theorie der Normen

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The book features a diverse range of essays that delve into various aspects of legal theory and philosophy. Contributions include discussions on the seriousness of legal science, the interplay between speech acts, norms, and institutions, and interpretations of Wittgenstein's perspectives on law. Notable topics cover coherence in legal justification, the relationship between legal norms and social change, and critical insights into legal knowledge. The essays also explore moral effectiveness, theories of responsibility, and the connections between law, morality, and religion. Further analyses include the crisis of Keynesian economics, the concept of justice as a perfect duty, and the holistic view of the person. The role of political conventions in democracy, justifications for state punishment, and social contract theories are examined, alongside creativity in legal reasoning and social coordination principles. The text also addresses moral norm justifications through the lenses of prominent philosophers like Habermas, Hare, and Rawls. Additional topics include formal norm logic, the nature of legal norms, and the implications of negation in law. The essays collectively reflect on the complexities of legal norms, legislation rationalization, and the anthropological foundations of legal justification, offering a comprehensive exploration of contemporary legal thought.