A New Introduction to Legal Method Paul Cliteur and Afshin Ellian is an English-language study book that goes in depth into the core concepts of legal method and legal science. This reference work provides students in higher education with a solid foundation for critically studying legal knowledge.
The book covers various approaches within legal scholarship, including legal methodology, American realism, rationalism, empiricism, and logical positivism with an emphasis on Karl Popper. It also discusses critiques of essentialism and the ideological backgrounds of contemporary liberal interpretations. Thanks to the integration of literature from the Netherlands, France, and Germany, this introduction stands out within the field.
This new introduction is suitable for students who study legal methods and have an interest in legal science, philosophy of law, legal research, and legal skills. It connects to themes such as general legal systems and case law.