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(2000) Ethical Theory and Moral Practice 3 (3).
The author discusses a number of topics related to the concept of "legal order" and the structure of legal orders. In particular, the following theses are challenged: (1) legal orders are sets of rules; (2) the criterion of membership to such sets is validity; (3) legal orders are dynamic sets; (4) legal orders are provided with a hierarchical configuration; (5) legal orders are coherent and consistent sets.
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Guastini, R. (2000). On legal order: some criticism of the received view. Ethical Theory and Moral Practice 3 (3), pp. 263-272.