Legal scholar Kim Lane Scheppele defines her term ‘autocratic legalism’ as instruments of law being repurposed as weapons of control. An insidious loosening and dismantling of constitutional ...

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Rigid obedience to the law without understanding its purpose may result in the failure to defeat Hamas – just as rigid legalism once led to Jerusalem’s destruction. There is a stark difference between ...

This book is a spirited attack on "excessive faith in the efficacy of international law." Posner focuses on the thinking of American and European legal intellectuals who see international law as ...

Many philosophical thoughts emerged during the Warring States period. Among them, legalism holds a special place since it enabled the state of Qin to conquer the neighboring states and unite China for ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. In an interview with Preaching Magazine, preacher, professor, and author Haddon Robinson warns against the danger of ...