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The Paradoxes of Legal Science: Columbia University Lectures. James S. Carpentier Foundation

The Paradoxes of Legal Science: Columbia University Lectures. James S. Carpentier Foundation

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General Law

ISBN10: 1025890035
ISBN13: 9781025890036
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Paradoxes of Legal Science presents a profound exploration of the internal contradictions and evolving nature of the law. Written by Benjamin N. Cardozo, one of the most influential American jurists of the twentieth century, this work examines the delicate balance between the need for legal stability and the necessity of social progress. Cardozo delves into the philosophical underpinnings of judicial decision-making, addressing how judges must navigate the paradoxes where the logic of the past meets the shifting needs of the present.

The text explores fundamental concepts such as justice, liberty, and the role of the individual within the legal system. Cardozo argues that the law is not a static set of rules but a living entity that must adapt to the moral and social realities of its time. This collection of lectures offers a timeless analysis of the tensions inherent in legal interpretation, making it an essential read for scholars of jurisprudence, law students, and those interested in the intellectual foundations of legal thought. Cardozo's clear prose and deep insight provide a unique window into the mind of a jurist who fundamentally shaped modern legal theory and practice.

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