Overcoming Law by Richard A. Posner
"Overcoming Law" is a critical exploration of the legal system, offering a comprehensive analysis that challenges traditional legal theories and practices. The book advocates for a pragmatic approach to law, emphasizing the importance of real-world consequences and interdisciplinary methods in legal reasoning. Through a series of essays, the author critiques the constraints of formalist methodologies and argues for a more flexible, adaptive legal system that responds effectively to the complexities of contemporary society. The work encourages legal professionals to incorporate insights from various fields such as economics, psychology, and literature to enrich their understanding and application of the law.
The 8470th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 314
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- NY Times Editors Choice 1990-1999 (NY Times)