Taking Rights Seriously

''The most important work in jurisprudence' since h.L.A. Hart's The Concept of Law and, from a philosophical point of view at least, the most sophisticated contribution to that subject yet made by an American writer ... Dworking's essays are brilliantly written ... [T]he book is remarkable in its unity and technical assurance.''-The New York Review of Books''It is a rare treat - important, original philosophy that is also a pleasure to read. Dworkin argues vigorously, imaginatively, and elegantly.''-The Yale Law Review''In a series of beautifully written, mutually supportive essays, Dworkin applies te theory of rights or his own version of the theory to the case of judicial decision-making.''-The New Republic''The most significant book on philosophy of law in this decade and surely one of the more interesting ones of the century.''-Ethics''Dworkin's writing launches a frontal attack on the two concepts, utilitarianism and legal positivism, that have dominated Anglo-American jurisprudence in the 20th centruy ... Dworkin's theories have created shock waves among jurisprudential scholars.''-Time Magazine