Legacy of Positivism

MICHAEL SINGER holds degrees in mathematics (M.A., Cambridge University, and Ph.D., London University) and law (J.D., Stanford University). He has been a member of university faculties and published extensively in both mathematics and law. Since 1999 he has been a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Law, King's College London.

• PART I: THE POSITIVISM OF AUGUSTE COMTE The Philosophy of Positivism The Structure of a Positive Science Positivist Social Reorganization PART II: THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVISM THROUGH MILL AND LITTRÉ Comte and Mill The Critic and the Disciple The Structure of the Legacy of Positivism PART III: THE LEGACY OF POSITIVISM IN LAW The Legacy of Positivism in the Autonomy of Law Aspects of the Legacy of Positivism in Law Bibliography Index

'This work is a unique work of scholarship which merits high praise and acclaim in its field.' - Larry Ridener, Associate Professor of Sociology, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Pfeiffer University, USA