02363cam a22003013u 4500 32168 UtSlPG 20260610133732.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 K Pound, Roscoe, 1870-1964 An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-28 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law" by Roscoe Pound is a scholarly work on legal philosophy derived from a series of lectures delivered at Yale Law School in the early 20th century. This publication examines the intricate relationship between law and philosophy, focusing on how philosophical ideas can effectively articulate and address critical legal issues and the evolution of law in response to societal changes. It was crafted in a time when legal scholarship was increasingly seeking to reconcile rigid legal structures with the complex realities of human society. The opening of the text outlines the long history of philosophical inquiry into law, tracing its roots from ancient Greek thought through the medieval period to modern times. Pound discusses the historical context in which legal philosophy has developed, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between philosophical ideologies and practical legal systems. He highlights significant milestones, including the transitions from strict law and natural law theories to contemporary interpretations that strive to strike a balance between individual freedom and social order. This initial exploration sets the stage for further discussion on the key functions and ends of law within an evolving framework of human needs and societal contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Law -- Philosophy https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32168 73014 73014