Legal Ethics And Human Dignity

David Luban is one of the worlds leading scholars of legal ethics. In thiscollection of his most significant papers from the past twentyfive years heranges over... » 

David Luban is one of the worlds leading scholars of legal ethics. In thiscollection of his most significant papers from the past twentyfive years heranges over such topics as the moral psychology of organisational evil thestrengths and weaknesses of the adversary system and jurisprudence from thelawyers point of view. His discussion combines philosophical argument legalanalysis and many cases drawn from actual law practice and he defends a theoryof legal ethics that focuses on lawyers role in enhancing human dignity andhuman rights. In addition to an analytical introduction the volume includestwo major previously unpublished papers including a detailed critique of theUS government lawyers who produced the notorious torture memos. It will be ofinterest to a wide range of readers in both philosophy and law. «