Joseph Raz's Theory of Authority
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4079748 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kenneth M Ehrenberg (0000-0001-6875-8385, University of Alabama, corresponding author), Kenneth Ehrenberg |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 884-894 |
| Publication date | 2011-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Philosophy Compass (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1747-9991 • E-ISSN: 1747-9991 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2011.00445.x |
| OpenAlex | W1866596152 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 39 |
Joseph Raz's theory of authority has become influential among moral, political, and legal philosophers. This article will provide an overview and accessible explanation of the theory, guiding those coming to it for the first time as to its theoretical ambitions within the wider issues of authority, and through its intricacies. I first situate the theory among philosophical examinations of authority, and then explain the theory itself in detail
Epistemology · Law and economics · Political science · Sociology · Law · Philosophy · Political Philosophy and Ethics
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State of the Art
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,29 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2025 (14) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |