Objectivity in Law Unraveling Dworkin's Ambitious Quest

Ronald W. Dworkin ... This article is about the anesthesiologist and political philosopher. For the American philosopher and scholar of constitutional law, see ... An essential figure in the modern revival of liberal political philosophy end up pondering issues of theology. Introduction. Ronald Dworkin has based his theory of law on his on-going critique of positivist theories of law, especially the theory developed by Hart in ... Ronald Dworkin, a legal philosopher and public intellectual of bracingly liberal views who insisted that morality is the touchstone of ... Dworkin substitutes legal principles for natural laws. These principles are not independent moral truths, but moral standards that can be constructed rationally ... Dworkin's progressive, liberal and inspiring approach to the law offers a constructive and systematic alternative to originalism and common good ... Dworkin introduced 2 principles for living well, namely: · First, as a matter of personal ethics, they provide guidance about what we should do in order to live ... In this paper the author addresses Ronald Dworkin's work and assesses his legacy to legal, moral and political philosophy. And so, considers among its merits ... By Raoul Berger, Published on 10/01/97. RonaldWDworkin.com is a website that lists Ronald W. Dworkin books, essays, and events.