Law as a symbolic form

Deniz Coskun

pp. 245-275

in: Deniz Coskun (ed), Law as symbolic form, Berlin, Springer, 2007

Abstract

In this chapter we focus on why and how law is a symbolic form. We explain that law as a symbolic form is closely tied to Cassirer's intellectual and practical interest in the human rights tradition. Jurisprudence is the discipline that should provide a basis for the human rights tradition.

Cited authors

Cassirer Ernst