Overview
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Explore a 30-minute lecture video delving into Chapter 6 of HLA Hart's influential 1961 work, "The Concept of Law." Examine the concept of the Rule of Recognition and its role in halting the regress of legal validity. Discover how this fundamental rule emerges as a social construct, gaining acceptance from legal officials who adopt an internal point of view. Learn about the foundations of a legal system and the nature of valid law as part of a comprehensive Philosophy of Law course. Access additional lecture videos covering previous chapters of Hart's book to gain a fuller understanding of his legal philosophy.
Syllabus
The Rule of Recognition
Valid Law
Regress
Rule of Recognition
Foundations of a Legal System
Taught by
Jeffrey Kaplan