Finnis’s divided view of law: problems for adjudicative theory

Jurisprudence 11 (4):503-529 (2020)
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Finnis’s theory of law distinguishes between law in the focal sense and law in the legal sense. Law in the focal sense is law that promotes the common good. Citizens may appeal to considerations of...

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10.1080/20403313.2020.1772006

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