Central Issues in Jurisprudence is a clear introduction to the major theories and arguments which currently dominate discussion in jurisprudence. Read the original writers and benefit from the author s ability to make the subject accessible, without over-simplification.This text remains the ideal starting point for anyone who wants to get to grips with this demanding but rewarding subject. Coverage includes: Utilitarianism, Rawls, Nozick, Finnis on objective goods, Hart, Dworkin, and Fuller.