Ep. 303: H.L.A. Hart on the Foundations of Law (Part Three for Supporters) (opens in new tab)

On The Concept of Law (1961), ch. 6, "Foundations of a Legal System," on Hart's concept of a rule of recognition that ultimately determines what will count as a law in a given society. This ends up being more complicated than merely "The Constitution," but the action itself of officials respecting, obeying, and enforcing that Constitution. The post Ep. 303: H.L.A. Hart on the Foundations of Law (Part Three for Supporters) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.