Philosophy 499
Study questions:  Dworkin, "Integrity in Law"


1.  What are the main details of the McLoughlin case?  What questions does it raise regarding
        judges' interpretation of law?

2.  Dworkin describes his approach as "law as integrity."  What does he mean by this?  What
        are the main features of "law as integrity?"  [In particular, what is the principle of integrity?]
        How is this view of law distinct from positivism?

3.  Dworkin later compares judicial interpretation with the writing of a chain novel.  How does
        he think they compare?  How does he illustrate this analogy?

4.  Who is Hercules?  How does Hercules work out a decision in the McLoughlin case?  How
        does he rule out potential interpretations, and how does he justify the decision he makes?

5.  What objections does Dworkin consider against "law as integrity."  How does he respond to
        them?  Are his responses adequate? [How might the objector criticize his reply?]