6. Representation, Reproduction and Intention

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgements ix
4. Preface: The Scope of the Book xi
5. Introduction: Parables of Language and Law 1
6. Part I. Theoretical Frameworks
7. 1. Legal Theory and Language 9
8. 2. Systems Theory, Normativity and the ‘Realist Dilemma’ 30
9. 3. Philosophy, Law and Language 48
10. 4. Issues in Legal Interpretation 62
11. Part II. Selected Topics
12. 5. Literal Meaning, the Dictionary and the Law 85
13. 6. Representation, Reproduction and Intention 102
14. 7. Idols of the Market 118
15. Part III. Key Issues
16. A. Insider Judges and Outsider Critics 141
17. B. Hard Cases and Ideal Interpreters 149
18. C. The Judge as Tennis Umpire 155
19. D. The Golden Mean? 158
20. E. Reflexivity and Garfinkel’s Dystopia of Reasons 162
21. F. The Single Meaning Rule and Defamation Law 169
22. Part IV. Conclusion
23. The Semiotics of Law, Language and Money 177
24. Appendices: Discussion Materials and Exercises 185
25. Further Reading 203
26. References 205
27. Legal Cases Cited 221
28. Index 224