Taking Rights Seriously: With a New Appendix, a Response to Critics

by Ronald Dworkin

Philosophy Law

0.0 out of 5 stars (0 ratings)

View on Amazon View on BAM Trade it in for cash!

Ronald Dworkin defends the view that rights are fundamental constraints on government power and must be taken seriously in law and politics.

ISBN-13 9780674867116 ASIN 0674867114 Views 267 Publisher Harvard University Press Year 1978 Edition Fifth Printing Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 392 Created April 02, 2026 Updated September 04, 2026

About This Book

Taking Rights Seriously is a foundational text in legal and political philosophy.

The book explores the nature of rights and their role in democratic societies.

It presents a sustained argument for treating rights as trumps over collective goals.

The appendix responds directly to major critics of the original arguments.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!

Write a Review

I will be using this book for:

2 total votes