Beginning with the serpent in Eden and ending with O.J. Simpson, George Anastaplo explores justice and the rule of law through a series of famous trials. He looks at how common sense, rationality, moral obligation and the contingencies of history and culture vie for influence in judicial decision making.
Beginning with the serpent in the Garden of Eden and ending with O.J. Simpson, author George Anastaplo offers an exploration of justice and the rule of law through well-known trials both ancient and modern, real and fictional. On Trial is a detailed and fascinating discussion of legal reason, moral judgment, political life, and the events that give them meaning.
