The Science of Law (The International Scientific Series)

The Science of Law by Sheldon Amos is a foundational 19th-century legal treatise that positions jurisprudence within a scientific framework - systematic, evidence-based, and autonomous. Amos argues for the clarity, structure, and societal function of law, particularly within Anglo-American common law traditions. His treatment of subjects like legislation, court organization, and evidence underscores a vision for law as a rational and evolving discipline.

Key Features:

• Presented as a science-law grounded in empirical observation and logical, inductive theory.
• Emphasises common law's independence from ideology and its evolutionary role in society.
• Aimed to make legal theory accessible and authoritative by leveraging scientific analogies to reinforce judge-made law and promote the rule of law.
• Includes analysis of court structures, administrative law, legislation, procedural rules, evidence, and legal governance.