Joseph Raz

Joseph Raz is a prominent legal and political philosopher known for his work on the nature of law, political authority, and legitimacy. He argues that laws gain legitimacy from their ability to guide actions and promote social order. Raz emphasizes the importance of the "service conception" of authority, where legitimate authority is seen as helping people make better decisions rather than simply exercising power. His ideas challenge conventional views on law and politics, suggesting that for laws to be justifiable, they must align with moral principles and the welfare of the society they govern.