Question 1:
Provide a critical explanation of Hart’s concept of law and discuss failings in such theory.
Question 2:
Examine Austin’s command theory of law and discuss how Hart attempts to address problems in Austin’s theory.
Question 3:
What does Kelsen understand by his ‘pure’ theory of law, and if Kelsen doesn’t look at moral, social and psychological factors, how does he establish validity for law?
Question 4:
What criticisms does Dworkin find in Hart’s theory of law as rules and how does Dworkin address those denigrations?