This book offers a multidisciplinary account of the 'rule of law' as a central pillar of the classical liberal tradition. The authors analyze the original meaning of this expression as first introduced by British jurist A. V. Dicey, before examining its subsequent elaboration by Leoni, Fuller, Hayek and Oakeshott.

Addressing the main philosophical and legal aspects of the rule of law, this volume will appeal to all those engaged in law, political theory, philosophy, economics, business ethics, and public policy.

Autorentext

Nadia E. Nedzel is Reilly Family Professor of Law, Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, USA.

Nicholas Capaldi is Legendre-Soule Distinguished Chair in Business Ethics, Loyola University New Orleans, USA.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Why the 'Rule of Law'
Chapter 2. Spontaneous Order
Chapter 3. The British Intellectual Inheritance
Chapter 4. The English Legal Inheritance
Chapter 5. A.V. Dicey
Chapter 6. The Vanishing of the 'Rule of Law'
Chapter 7. Rediscovery of the 'Rule of Law' in Hayek
Chapter 8. Oakeshott