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Richard Epstein

Who

Richard Epstein · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Libertarian legal scholar of property and torts; author of 'Takings'

When

1943, New York City, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Richard Epstein is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Libertarian legal scholar of property and torts; author of 'Takings'

How & why

Epstein is an American legal scholar known for libertarian analysis of property, contract and tort law, notably his book 'Takings' (1985) on constitutional protection of private property. Born to a Jewish family in New York City, he is a professor at NYU and the University of Chicago.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Law & Jurisprudence

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Libertarian legal scholar of property and torts; author of 'Takings'

1943

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Law & Jurisprudence