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The evolution of the rule of law : the origins and function of legal theory

The thesis examines the origins and function of legal theory ( usul al-fiqh) within the context of the development of early Islamic law. I argue against the depiction of the development of law as a series of compromises between traditionalism and rationalism. Rather, by evading the demands of traditionalism, law evolved into a complex doctrinal entity rooted in the social structures of third-century Abbasid society. This revision of the development of law provides a context to evaluate early works of legal theory. Moreover, in context of my analysis of the development of law, I attempt to explain the emergence of legal theory as an independent discipline and its function within the greater structure of law.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:QMM.98935
Date January 2005
CreatorsIbrahim, Bilal.
PublisherMcGill University
Source SetsLibrary and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation
Formatapplication/pdf
CoverageMaster of Arts (Institute of Islamic Studies.)
Rights© Bilal Ibrahim, 2005
Relationalephsysno: 002492736, proquestno: AAIMR24874, Theses scanned by UMI/ProQuest.

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