Leo Katz
January 22, 1892 – August 9, 1954
Leo Katz's work delves into criminal law and legal theory, exploring fundamental concepts like coercion, deception, and consent. By interweaving criminal law with moral philosophy and social choice theory, he illuminates the core elements of legal stratagems. His research probes the nature of law itself, investigating why legal systems can appear perverse. Katz's scholarly contributions offer a unique perspective on the foundational principles of justice.