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Jeffrey Rosen Talks With Peter Slen About Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes’ “The Common Law”

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The Relevance of 'The Common Law' in Today's Society

In this chapter, they discuss the relevance of Oliver Wendell Holmes' book 'The Common Law' in today's society. They explore how the common law fills the gaps in regulations when there is no federal regulation or international treaty. They also touch upon the complexity of the common law and specific concepts, such as negligence, and how studying Holmes' book helps in understanding these concepts.

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