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John Austin is often regarded as the father of English jurisprudence. He was a prominent figure in the development of legal positivism and is known for his analytical approach to the study of law. Austin's work laid the groundwork for much of modern legal theory, particularly his command theory of law, which defines law as commands issued by a Sovereign and backed by sanctions.
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John Austin's "Province of Jurisprudence Determined" is one of the foundational texts in legal theory, and his ideas about law being the command of the Sovereign have significantly influenced the study and understanding of jurisprudence in the English-speaking world.
Additional Knowledge:
· Bentham: Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher and legal theorist known for his utilitarianism, but Austin is more closely associated with the title of father of English jurisprudence.
· Salmond: Sir John Salmond was a legal scholar and judge, known for his works on jurisprudence and torts, but not regarded as the father of English jurisprudence.
