Introducing
Your new presentation assistant.
Refine, enhance, and tailor your content, source relevant images, and edit visuals quicker than ever before.
Trending searches
John Austin: Legal Philosopher
19
Austin's accomplishments
Bibliography
• Austin was a noted British jurist and published writing on the philosophy of law and jurisprudence
- He also introduced command theory and sovereignty theory
"Overview of John Austin's Theory of Law." Overview of John Austin's Theory of Law. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2015.
His Work History
- He served on various Royal Commissions
Roles played in society
- Austins Theory already plays a huge role in society today.
- Many other jurists of his century had acknowledged his contributions to legal theory, particularly his ability to draw a distinction between law and morality.
- Austin practiced law for 8 years then discontinued his law practice and devoted himself to the study of law as a science by him becoming a professor of Jurisprudence at the University of London.
"John Austin." Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2004, "Austin, John." International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. 1968, "Austin, John." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005, and "Austin, John." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th Ed.. 2014. "John Austin." Encyclopedia.com. HighBeam Research, 01 Jan. 2004. Web. 16 Feb. 2015.
- After Austin passed away, other jurists such as a legal philosopher named H. L. A Hart continued the teaching and studying of Jurisprudence
"John Austin." Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2004, "Austin, John." International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. 1968, "Austin, John." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005, and "Austin, John." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th Ed.. 2014. "John Austin." Encyclopedia.com. HighBeam Research, 01 Jan. 2004. Web. 16 Feb. 2015.
- After he discontinued his law practice and devoted himself to the study of law as a science by him becoming a professor of Jurisprudence at the University of London.
Bix, Brian. "John Austin." Stanford University. Stanford University, 24 Feb. 2001. Web. 16 Feb. 2015.
John Austin's History
• John Austin was born on March 3rd 1790
Canadian Society
• Before he started his legal training he briefly served in the military
- An example would be, if we do not obey traffic rules or commit an offense which is stated in the Canadian Criminal Law, we would be penalized though fines and tickets
- Austin also realized the need about the uniformity of law. This means, that the law should be equal for all people of the state.
- No matter the context of the situation. You will get issued a ticket for breaking the law
"Overview of John Austin's Theory of Law." Overview of John Austin's Theory of Law. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2015.
Bix, Brian. "John Austin." Stanford University. Stanford University, 24 Feb. 2001. Web. 16 Feb. 2015.
Philosophy
John Austin is most popularly known for developing the theory of positive law. The three basic points of Austin's theory of law are that:
- The law is command issued by the sovereign
- Such commands are backed by threats of sanctions
- A sovereign is the one who is usually obeyed
John Austin: Legal Philosopher
"Overview of John Austin's Theory of Law." Overview of John Austin's Theory of Law. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2015.