Question
Legal Studies Question on Jurisprudence
Which of the following jurists gave the Bad Man theory?
A
HLA Hart
B
Spencer
C
Justice OW Holmes
D
Austin
Answer
Justice OW Holmes
Explanation
Solution
The "Bad Man theory" was proposed by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. It is a theory used in legal philosophy, emphasizing how a person would act if they were only concerned with avoiding punishment, rather than adhering to moral principles.