📘 Law’s Rule: The Nature, Value, and Viability of the Rule of Law | 2025 Edition
✒️ Author: Gerald J. Postema | Language: English | Publisher: Oxford University Press
Law’s Rule by Gerald J. Postema is a sweeping philosophical exploration of the rule of law—its meaning, moral significance, and endurance in modern society. In this 2025 Edition, Postema draws on legal philosophy, political theory, and history to explain how the ideal of the rule of law anchors democratic governance and why it remains indispensable in the face of contemporary political and technological challenges.
🔍 Key Features:
⚖️ Deep Theoretical Inquiry – examines the nature and core principles of the rule of law, from its classical roots to modern constitutional practice.
🌍 Contemporary Relevance – addresses pressing global concerns such as authoritarianism, populism, and the digital transformation of governance.
🏛️ Moral & Political Significance – explores how the rule of law sustains justice, human dignity, and political legitimacy.
📚 Interdisciplinary Approach – blends jurisprudence, political philosophy, and historical analysis to offer a rich, multi-layered perspective.
🎓 Authoritative Voice – authored by Gerald J. Postema, a leading scholar of legal and political philosophy, known for his work on the foundations of law and justice.
🆕 2025 Edition Updates – integrates the latest scholarly debates and contemporary case studies illustrating the rule of law’s challenges and resilience.
🎯 Recommended For:
Scholars and students of jurisprudence, constitutional law, and political theory
Judges, lawyers & policymakers seeking a deeper understanding of the moral and institutional foundations of the rule of law
Researchers and think-tank professionals focused on democratic governance and legal philosophy
Libraries & institutions curating seminal works on law, justice, and political morality
The 2025 Edition of Law’s Rule: The Nature, Value, and Viability of the Rule of Law, authored by Gerald J. Postema and published by Oxford University Press, is an indispensable and timely contribution that explains why the rule of law remains a cornerstone of just and stable societies, offering both philosophical depth and practical insight for our complex, rapidly changing world.
