Ep. 303: H.L.A. Hart on the Foundations of Law (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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The Command Theory of Law and the Rule of Recognition
Austin: The law applies to the sovereign as well, it applies to those who enact it and not merely to others. He says command theory of law doesn't really account for continuity of legislative authority in modern system. Austin argues that legal rules can have an origin other than explicit prescription.
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