Martel, James R.,

The one and only law : Walter Benjamin and the second commandment / James R. Martel. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : a slight adjustment -- The one and only law -- The law of the break with law : Badiou and legal ethics -- Raving with reason : Kant and the moral law -- A "useful illusion" : H. L. A. Hart and legal positivism -- The Haitian revolution : one law in action -- Conclusion : how lawful is one law?.

9780472120505 (e-book)


Benjamin, Walter, 1892-1940--Criticism and interpretation.


Ten commandments--Images.


Law--Philosophy.


Electronic books.

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