John Austin (1790-1859) and the Command Theory of Law
John Austin, a 19th-century British legal philosopher, left a lasting mark on jurisprudence with his positivist theory of law. Central to his thinking is the concept of law as a command issued by a sovereign, backed by the threat of sanction. This article delves into the details of Austin’s philosophy of the Command Theory of Law.
John Austin (1790-1859) and the Command Theory of Law Read More »
blogs, Jurisprudence Blogs Archive, positive law jurisprudence