The Province of Jurisprudence Determined by John Austin

Name: The Province of Jurisprudence Determined by John Austin
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The Province of Jurisprudence Determined is a foundational text by John Austin, first published in 1832 as part of his lectures on jurisprudence. This volume presents Austin's clear and analytical approach to defining the nature and scope of law, derived from his position as the first professor of jurisprudence at the University of London. It offers a streamlined study of legal principles, emphasising law as positive commands distinct from morality, and serves as a landmark work that sets the stage for deeper exploration into legal philosophy.
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This book is ideal for students and scholars of law and philosophy interested in the classical foundations of legal theory. It is particularly suitable for those seeking a clear, historical perspective on the analytical study of law and jurisprudence.

First published in 1998, this volume reproduces the standard text of The Province and clarifies the structure and readability of the text, retaining Austin’s ‘Analysis’ as a whole at the start of the book.

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First published in 1998, this text is the prefatory first part of Austin’s Lectures on Jurisprudence or the Philosophy of Positive Laws and first appeared separately from the Lectures in 1832. This volume reproduces the standard text of The Province of Jurisprudence Determined from Robert Campbell’s fifth edition, published in 1885, and clarifies the structure and readability of the text, retaining Austin’s ‘Analysis’ as a whole at the start of the book.

John Austin (1790-1859) was the first professor of jurisprudence at the University of London, which is now University College. His classic, The Province of Jurisprudence Determined, was derived from his course lectures. Austin took great pride in his ability to clearly delineate the study of law. He took a surgical approach and created a stripped down view of material central to the study of law. While this approach overlooks the ambiguity inherent in interpretations of law, it nevertheless stands as a landmark work and provides an excellent starting point for any deeper inquiry into the subject of jurisprudence.