The Opposite Mirrors An Essay on the Conventionalist Theory of Institutions / by E. Lagerspetz.

How do social institutions exist? How do they direct our conduct? The Opposite Mirrors defends the thesis that the existence of institutions is a conventional matter. Ultimately they exist because we believe in their existence, and because they play a role in our practical reasoning. Human action ne...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Lagerspetz, E. (Author)
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1995.
Edition:	1st ed. 1995.
Series:	Law and Philosophy Library, 22 Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:	Political science. Law—Philosophy. Law. Criminology. Philosophy. Philosophy and social sciences. Modern philosophy. Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:	Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:	Loaded electronically. Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.

Table of Contents:

1. Methodological Remarks
2. Game Theory and Mutual Beliefs
3. An Example: Money
4. The Concept of Authority
5. Authority and Coordination
6. The Foundations of Legal Systems
7. Conventionalism and Law
8. Efficacy and Obligation
9. The Role of Force
10. Conclusions
Index of Names.

The Opposite Mirrors An Essay on the Conventionalist Theory of Institutions / by E. Lagerspetz.

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