Question: What is the right answer thesis? Why is it attractive to Dworkin? Is it true?
Answer: This paper will seek to present a charitable and accurate exposition of Dworkin’s right answer thesis and the reasons Dworkin found the theory an attractive alternative to previous theories of law, largely by considering the deficiency in these theories that motivated Dworkin’s fresh approach aimed at better addressing the central problems of jurisprudence. It will then turn to consider three central criticism that can be offered regarding Dworkin’s thesis, namely: firstly, that there is not a single right answer in difficult cases that can only be reached by a sincere and competent judge; secondly, that his theory represent the advocation of a liberal ideal for law rather than an accurate description of its fundamental nature; and finally that his appeal to principle of political mo......(short extract)
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Details: - Mark: 70% | Course: Jurisprudence | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 1716 | References: Yes | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: October 07, 2011 | Coursework ID: 698
