Universal Standards for Defining Obscenity

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-041-01102-6
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 182 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 443 g

In the existing literature, there is no universal standard for defining obscenity. The book aims to demonstrate that there indeed exist underlying universal standards for defining obscenity (USDOs). However, their application to different contexts of time, place, and culture, may legitimately result in varied manifestations.

The author examines a definition of obscenity proposed by the political and legal theorist Harry M. Clor, within John Finnis’ natural law theoretical framework. He also explores how positive law, including legislation, case law, and customary law, should respond to the proposed USDOs. The book addresses the theoretical foundation of the determination and regulation of obscenity, and it is supplemented with examples of legal practices from several jurisdictions, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany.

The book will appeal to scholars of legal philosophy, natural law theories, obscenity law, and free speech.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cheng, Long

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Menschenrechte, Bürgerrechte
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophie: Allgemeines, Methoden
• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein Rechtsphilosophie, Rechtsethik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction 2 Defining Obscenity 3 Universal Standards for Defining Obscenity (USDOs) 4 Derivation of Positive Law from Natural Law 5 The Determinatio Framework of the SRPRO

Über Autor(innen)

Long Cheng is an assistant professor at the School of Law, Shandong University. His research interests include constitutional law, jurisprudence, natural law theories, and international law.