Law Theory

The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life. Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating its meaning and its relation to the universal questions of justice, rights, and morality. In this Very Short Introduction audiobook, Raymond Wacks analyzes the nature and purpose of the legal system and the practice by courts, lawyers, and judges. 

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds Everyone has a basic understanding of...

This book consists of two parts: the essay "The Idea of Public Reason Revisited" and "The Law of Peoples", a major reworking of a much shorter article by the same name. Taken together, they are the culmination of more than 50 years of reflection on liberalism and on some of the most pressing problems of our times.

On the fringe of a broken civilization, a robot awakens with no memories and only one directive: find his creator. But in the village of Korthe, Beetro finds only radioactive pestilence, famine, and Miree—a tormented thief with dreams of retiring after her final score.

"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan "A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times An economist explores the five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare...

International law continues to evolve rapidly in response to emerging global challenges. From cybersecurity and climate change to artificial intelligence and pandemic response, the legal frameworks governing our international system face unprecedented tests. This expanded edition aims to capture these developments while providing the historical and theoretical foundations essential for understanding international law's continuing evolution. This handbook is the culmination of my extensive experience in lecturing and teaching on this subject. These meticulously crafted notes have been my ...

It was called the crime of the century. The toddler son of America's foremost hero, Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped from his home on the family's almost 400-acre estate in New Jersey. "Lucky Lindy" became America's foremost hero in 1927 when he made the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris. The family paid the ransom, but the child had been killed. The kidnapping and the trial of the man accused, Bruno Hauptmann, were front page news stories for months. Historian Dr. John D. Van Dyke delves deep into the history to reveal the controversy about Hauptmann's conviction and the theories...

Who am I? What is the origin, nature, and purpose of life? What lies beyond our physical existence? How does the universe operate? You are not alone—every seeker has confronted these fundamental questions at some point in their journey. Without knowing the answers, we remain passive observers, unable to consciously shape our destiny. This book answers them all. Spiritual Theory of Everything is the culmination of my two-decade journey into uncovering the spiritual and scientific truths of existence. This groundbreaking book delves into life’s essence, exploring profound topics such as ...

This book is not a 10-step plan to survive the zombie apocalypse, or a survival guide for natural disasters. It is a discussion on human psychology and physiology, and the threats posed by starvation psychosis during a prolonged, total collapse scenario.

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds. Everyone has a basic understanding of...

"More intellectual curiosity, versatility and yen for physics than Elliot McGucken's I have never seen in any senior or graduate student. . . Originality, powerful motivation, and a can-do spirit make me think that McGucken is a top bet.” Dr. John Archibald Wheeler, Princeton University’s Joseph Henry Professor of Physics AT LONG LAST, TIME’S FOUNDATIONAL, UNIFYING SECRETS REVEALED! Join Dr. E on a fantastic journey on towards the hitherto unsung secrets of time, whence time's arrows and asymmetries across all realms are exalted and unified via the novel physical principle of a fourth...

Persuasive Techniques: The 21 Laws of Persuasion Master the psychology that drives every buying decision, negotiation, and human interaction. Whether you're closing deals, marketing products, or simply wanting to communicate more effectively, understanding The 21 Laws of Persuasion gives you an unfair advantage in business and life. What You'll Discover: ✅ The 21 Laws of Persuasion with real-world applications you can use today ✅ Nearly 60 proven psychological theories, including The Halo Effect, Social Proof, and Cognitive Dissonance ✅ How subliminal persuasion and mind control ...

What if your reality didn’t depend on proof, signs, or waiting — but on your final word? Most manifestation books tell you to visualize harder, raise your vibration, or wait for evidence in the 3D world. But what if all of that is a trap? What if you don’t need to “fix” anything, align perfectly, or prove your worth before your reality shifts? In You Don’t Need 3D Proof, The Quantum Shifter strips away the fluff and reveals the simple, unshakable truth: 👉 Your word is law. 👉 Your decision is the shift. 👉 Reality bends to your command — not the other way around. This ...

Do you want more control over your life? A life you can live on your own terms, and not one that feels like it happens to you without your consent? Author Nanci Danison found out how to create a happier life in the most dramatic way possible. She died! During the most extensive afterlife visit ever reported, the author was shown and told 3 times that we souls consciously and unconsciously create our own physical reality during human life through an incredible spiritual power called "manifesting." "Create a New Reality -- Move Beyond Law of Attraction Theory" introduces you to the God-given ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The acclaimed author of How to Be an Antiracist and the National Book Award winner Stamped from the Beginning charts how “great replacement theory” has become a dominant political idea of our time and ushered in an antidemocratic age. “Kendi argues brilliantly...

You do not have an emotional problem. You have a frequency problem. It is 2:14am and you are awake again. The grief you were not supposed to still be carrying. The anger you swallowed at dinner. The shame that arrived for no reason at all and has not left since. The body that will not be still, will not be soothed, will not be reasoned with. You have read the books on emotional intelligence. You have learned the vocabulary. You can name what you are feeling. And still your nervous system is loud. You were given the wrong instruction manual. You were taught that anger is dangerous. That ...

There are the laws you’ve been taught — and then there are the ones you were never meant to know. In this chilling and atmospheric account, Lucian Vale reveal the seven forbidden laws hidden beneath the everyday rules of the world: truths that bend walls, stretch time, give thought physical weight, and open doors that should never be opened. Part memoir, part survival guide, part occult field manual, this book takes you from the first subtle cracks in reality to the shadowy custodians who patrol its edges — the Gatekeepers. But knowledge has a cost. Once you’ve read these pages, you...

The New York Times best-selling book exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality. In this “vital, necessary, and beautiful book” (Michael Eric Dyson), antiracist educator...

ARE YOU THE ANIMAL, THE SLAVE, THE SEEKER OR THE ARCHITECT? ARE YOU TRULY SPIRITUAL OR MERELY SPIRITUALLY CURIOUS? 35 YEARS OF FIRE. THE TRUE RUMI TRANSMISSION HAS ARRIVED Stop playing the part of a pawn in a simulation designed to keep you small. Most of what you have been told about "advanced spirituality" is a deliberate lie—a twisted narrative engineered to keep you obedient, insecure, and bowing to external deities. In The Rumi Transmission, the high-frequency fire of the great mystic is reclaimed and weaponized for the modern seeker. This is not a "feel-good" guide; it is a tactical...

Hallucinated citations that survived review. Confidentiality breaches that didn't surface until the bar complaint. Malpractice exposure building invisibly, one unexamined AI output at a time. These aren't hypothetical. They're already happening to lawyers who adopted AI without a framework. And the lawyers who made those mistakes weren't careless—they were experienced, diligent, and trying to keep up.