This book is for lawyers and scholars who seek to understand how successful relationships, and judicial decisions concerning unsuccessful relationships, reflect the obligation to consider the well-being of others. It provides a practical, intuitive method of identifying and evaluating factors and values that matter when relational disputes arise.
Peter M. Gerhart Book order



- 2022
- 2013
Property Law and Social Morality
- 348 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This book develops a theory of property that highlights the social construction of obligations that individuals owe each other.
- 2011
Tort Law and Social Morality
- 286 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The book presents a comprehensive theory of tort law that merges deontic and consequentialist perspectives. Through justificational analysis, it explores the essential factors, circumstances, and values that shape tort law, offering a nuanced understanding of its principles and implications. This integration aims to enhance the theoretical foundation of tort law, making it relevant to both legal scholars and practitioners.