Legal Ethics and Human Dignity

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Focusing on the moral dimensions of legal practice, this collection features David Luban's influential papers that explore topics like organizational evil, the adversary system, and the lawyer's perspective on jurisprudence. Blending philosophical insights with legal analysis and real case examples, Luban advocates for a legal ethics framework centered on human dignity and rights. The volume includes a critical examination of the controversial 'torture memos' and offers an analytical introduction, appealing to both legal and philosophical audiences.