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Citizen Obedience: The Nature of Legal Obligation

Citizen Obedience: The Nature of Legal Obligation

Johnson, Ben Wood

Paperback

Series: Legal Theory, Book 1

PhilosophyGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1948600080
ISBN13: 9781948600088
Publisher: Tesko Publishing
Published: Apr 12 2019
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.37 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In Citizen Obedience: The Nature of Legal Obligation, readers are invited to explore the complex and often contentious relationship between manmade laws and individual obedience. This thought-provoking book, part of a collection of short essays, challenges the notion of inherent legal obligation. The central theme echoed throughout the text is that Mother Nature obligates no one and that manmade laws are inherently compulsory.

Through a concise yet thorough assessment of the literature, the author examines the philosophical underpinnings of legal obligation and the extent to which citizen obedience is truly a choice. The book does not delve deeply into the realm of natural laws. But it offers a focused and insightful analysis of the key arguments and debates surrounding the nature of legal compliance.

This book serves as an accessible and engaging introduction to the complex questions surrounding the relationship between the individual and the law. It is a valuable resource for students of philosophy, political science, and legal theory. It is also a great addition for anyone interested in the fundamental questions of power, autonomy, and the social contract.

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