Rudolf von Jhering

From Roman Law to Modern Jurisprudence

by Mathias Reimann

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Extent: 452 pages

Publisher: Mohr Siebeck

Subjects: Classical Studies, Law, Philosophy

Series: Beiträge zum ausländischen und internationalen Privatrecht

Series volume number: 146

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(May 2025)

ISBN: 9783161640018

6.06 x 9.09 inches

Price: $149.00

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Rudolf von Jhering (1818-1892) was one of the leading Roman lawyers in nineteenth century Germany and famously developed a sophisticated methodology for the “Begriffsjurisprudenz” (conceptual jurisprudence) of his time. At mid-career, however, he turned to a sociological and instrumentalist jurisprudence. His view of law as a product of social struggle and as a “means to an end” shaped twentieth century legal thought in Germany and beyond, especially in the United States. Jhering’s work is marked by an extraordinary richness of ideas and perspectives but also by deeply-rooted tensions and contradictions. It raises fundamental questions about the law’s historical contingency, its legitimacy and the ultimate meaning of justice.

  • By (author) Mathias Reimann