Abstract
In spite of their differences, most modern legal theories seem to accept a common necessary (but not sufficient) condition for the existence of a legal system (LS). A system of rules is an LS only if it is generally efficacious and performs certain social functions. There is, however, no agreement on the definition of efficacy or on the nature of relevant social functions.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsPreview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1995 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Lagerspetz, E. (1995). Efficacy and Obligation. In: The Opposite Mirrors. Law and Philosophy Library, vol 22. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3409-7_8
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3409-7_8
Publisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht
Print ISBN: 978-90-481-4511-9
Online ISBN: 978-94-017-3409-7
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive