The (often referred to by its full title or as the Encyclopedia of Law and Social Philosophy ) is a major multi-volume reference work in the fields of legal theory, social theory, and political philosophy. It is generally associated with the Springer Publishing house, and its most recent and authoritative edition is part of the Springer Reference series.
The Encyclopedia does not resolve this tension but documents the modern synthesis: Law is a normative system that rests on social facts. This aligns with Jürgen Habermas’s concept of the "dual nature of law," a theme heavily referenced throughout the later volumes of the work. The (often referred to by its full title
The work serves as the definitive global reference for legal and social thought, featuring over contributed by an international team of scholars. This aligns with Jürgen Habermas’s concept of the