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Philosophy

The Rule of Recognition

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H.L.A. Hart introduced the rule of recognition in his 1961 book 'The Concept of Law', which became one of the most influential works in legal philosophy.

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What makes a law valid? Is it because a king commanded it, or because a parliament passed it? The answer lies in a hidden rule that officials accept—the rule of recognition.