The Anglo-American Conception of the Rule of Law

Download or read book The Anglo-American Conception of the Rule of Law written by Nadia E. Nedzel and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a multidisciplinary account of the 'rule of law' as a central pillar of the classical liberal tradition. The authors analyze the original meaning of this expression as first introduced by British jurist A. V. Dicey, before examining its subsequent elaboration by Leoni, Fuller, Hayek and Oakeshott. Addressing the main philosophical and legal aspects of the rule of law, this volume will appeal to all those engaged in law, political theory, philosophy, economics, business ethics, and public policy.