Fallacies Of The Law (1907)

By Henry S. Wilcox

Book Overview

Fallacies of the Law is a book written by Henry S. Wilcox and originally published in 1907. The book is a critical analysis of the legal system and its many flaws and fallacies. The author argues that the law is often inconsistent, illogical, and unfair, and that it fails to serve the interests of justice and the common good. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the legal system. The first chapter examines the concept of legal precedent and how it can be used to perpetuate injustice. The second chapter looks at the role of judges and the ways in which their personal biases and prejudices can influence their decisions. Other chapters focus on topics such as the limitations of legal language, the problems with legal reasoning, and the ways in which the law can be manipulated to serve the interests of the powerful. Throughout the book, Wilcox provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his arguments and demonstrate the flaws in the legal system. Fallacies of the Law is a thought-provoking and insightful critique of the legal system, and it remains relevant today, more than a century after its initial publication. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the law, justice, and the ways in which society can work to improve its legal institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164643029
• ISBN13: 9781164643029
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"