THEORIZING AREAS OF LAW: A TAXONOMY OF SPECIAL JURISPRUDENCE

ABSTRACT This paper provides a taxonomy of the different kinds theory that may be offered an area law. We distinguish two basic types philosophical accounts in special jurisprudence: nonnormative and normative accounts. Section II explains central subspecies areas law: (i) conceptual ontological theories (ii) reason-tracking causal theories. III explores Normative subdivide into detached committed Detached or can subdivided further following cross-cutting categories: pro tanto all-things-considered, hyper-reformist practice-dependent, (iii) taxonomical substantive. IV shows our does not presume prior commitment to any particular school general jurisprudence. clarifies methodological confusion exists theorizing about law, contributes subfield thinking generally