Husak, Douglas N., 1948-
Ignorance of law : a philosophical inquiry / Douglas Husak. - 1 online resource. - Oxford legal philosophy . - Oxford legal philosophy. .
Previously issued in print: 2016.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This work argues that ignorance of law should usually be a complete excuse from criminal liability. It defends this conclusion by invoking two presumptions: first, the content of criminal law should conform to morality; second, mistakes of fact and mistakes of law should be treated symmetrically.
Specialized.
9780190604714 (ebook) : No price
Ignorance (Law)--Philosophy.
K5083 / .H87 2016
340.1
Ignorance of law : a philosophical inquiry / Douglas Husak. - 1 online resource. - Oxford legal philosophy . - Oxford legal philosophy. .
Previously issued in print: 2016.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This work argues that ignorance of law should usually be a complete excuse from criminal liability. It defends this conclusion by invoking two presumptions: first, the content of criminal law should conform to morality; second, mistakes of fact and mistakes of law should be treated symmetrically.
Specialized.
9780190604714 (ebook) : No price
Ignorance (Law)--Philosophy.
K5083 / .H87 2016
340.1