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Joseph Raz Can There Be A Theory of Law?

?, in the Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory Joseph Eaz On The Nature of Law Thomas Fullers approach on the rule of law. 8 conditions 1. Laws should be general 2. They should be promulgated, that citizens might know the standards to which they are being held 3. Retroactive rule-making and application should be minimized 4. Laws should be understandable 5. Laws should not be contradictory 6. Laws should not require conduct beyond the abilities of those affected 7. They should remain relatively constant through time 8. There should be a congruence between the law as announced and as applied

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