Lecture 1: Introduction Flashcards
1
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what is law?
A
binding rules + institutional enforcement
2
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binding rules
A
law imposes obligations and grants rights
3
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institutional enforcement
A
enforced through courts, police, or other state mechanisms
4
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purpose of law
A
maintains social order, resolves disputes, and establishes norms
5
Q
Durkheim on law
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the law is a reflection of social cohesion and solidarity
6
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Marx on law
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the law is a tool of power and oppression
7
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Weber on law
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the law is a system of rationalization and authority
