In this lecture, Munroe Smith provides an overview of the field of jurisprudence, its history, its scope, and its significance. He discusses the various theories of law, the relationship between law and morality, the role of judges and lawyers, and the challenges facing the legal profession. He also examines the latest developments in legal philosophy and jurisprudence, such as the sociological approach and the law-and-economics movement. This lecture is a fascinating introduction to the study of law for students and scholars alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.