George P. Fletcher Libri

Adam Gross, philosopher-cum-lawyer, teaches at an Ivy League law school in New York. Good looking, cultivated, and bohemian, he was once considered the rising star of his faculty, but that was a decade ago and times have changed. Doing the job he always wanted, shaping eager young minds and showing them what it takes to be a lawyer, Adam has to face the truth that his style is no longer what the students pay for -- and his Dean is getting worried about the rising number of complaints. It doesn't help that Adam is about to start sleeping with the Dean's wife. Faced with a struggle for survival, sandwiched between headstrong students and colleagues eager to see him cut down to size, Adam knows no other course than to keep teaching law as he believes it must be taught -- as a global, complex, and multi-faceted phenomenon in which American law is just one part of the picture. In a world in which the old certainties have been swept away, in which torture happens on our doorstep, and inequalities multiply, more than ever Adam wants his students to understand that they hold the key to a better, more just, future

Focusing on the structures and logic of law across various legal systems, this Advanced Introduction by George P. Fletcher delves into comparative criminal law. It highlights the unity and societal role of criminal law while offering diverse perspectives, including language, ideology, and economics. The book serves as a vital resource for students and professionals, providing insights and topics for further research, as well as practical implications for law reform. Its accessible yet rigorous approach makes it a significant contribution to the field.

The book explores the intersection of Biblical narratives and legal principles, emphasizing that the truth of these stories is less important than their ability to enrich legal understanding. By examining the values reflected in Biblical tales, it draws parallels to landmark Supreme Court cases, illustrating how these narratives provide essential context for interpreting and applying legal rules. Through this lens, the text highlights the profound influence of religious stories on the development of legal thought and ethics.

George P. Fletcher verfolgt in seinem Vortrag das Ziel, die These einer kollektiven Schuld zu begründen. Er greift dabei auf die Monographie über die Schuldfrage der Deutschen von Karl Jaspers zurück. Jaspers unterschied vier verschiedene Typen der Schuld, die strafrechtliche, die politische, die moralische und die metaphysische Schuld. Politische Schuld, eine Haftung für Handlungen politischer Führer und Mitbürger, und metaphysische Schuld, bedingt durch die solidarische Pflicht nach Möglichkeit eine rechtsverletzende Handlung zu verhindern, bilden den Ausgangspunkt für die Konstruktion einer kollektiven Schuld.

Klaus Lüderssen, geboren 1932, ist emeritierter Professor für Strafrecht, Strafprozeßrecht, Rechtsphilosophie und Rechtssoziologie. Er ist Mitglied der Wissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt.