Comparative Legal Philosophy Applied to Legal Institutions

Comparative Legal Philosophy Applied to Legal Institutions is an important scholarly work by Luigi Miraglia (1846-1903), originally published in Italian and now translated into English by John Lisle, and introduced by Albert Kocourek.

Published first in 1912 by Boston Book Company and subsequently by Macmillan in 1921, this book provides a thorough and systematic account of legal philosophy, in the context of changes in legal institutions.

Key Features:

• Provides an extensive academic examination of the philosophical bases of various legal systems including justice, rights, and authority.
• Incorporates historical, cultural, and theoretical perspectives, allowing for a broad understanding of the nature and purpose of various legal institutions.
• Functions as a scholarly resource for jurisprudence and comparative law, suitable for researchers, students, and practitioners.

In summary, Miraglia's work applies philosophical inquiry across legal traditions to elucidate how institutions manifest justice and social norms.