Neil MacCormick A Life in Politics, Philosophy, and Law
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Maksymilian Del Mar is Professor of Legal Theory and Legal Humanities at the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London. His first book, Artefacts of Legal Inquiry: The Value of Imagination in Adjudication (2020) won the 2022 Commendations for Excellence by the International Association of Legal and Social Philosophy (the IVR). It has been the subject of numerous symposia in journals, attracting reviews by theorists of legal reasoning, philosophers of imagination, and literary theorists and historians. He has edited numerous volumes, including The Oxford Handbook of Law and Humanities, and serves as an editor, since 2017, of the Law in Context series, and, since 2024, Elements in Legal Humanities, both for Cambridge University Press.'A major landmark in modern Scottish intellectual history, and more broadly a significant contribution to jurisprudence. Del Mar pays due attention not only to Neil MacCormick's ideas, but also to his character, family background, and multiple contexts, both academic and political.' Colin Kidd, Professor of History, University of St Andrews
'Del Mar's authoritative account establishes Neil MacCormick as one of the leading public intellectuals of the twentieth century. Accessible and engaging, it deftly contextualises MacCormick's personal qualities and professional preoccupations, contributing not only to legal biography but also to political, social, and intellectual history.' Nicola Lacey, School Professor of Law, Gender and Social Policy, London School of Economics
'An absorbing account of the life and work of a leading thinker and public intellectual of the last fifty years. Neil MacCormick supplies a striking example of someone who always sought to practise what he professed in the university, in politics, and in public affairs generally. Maks Del Mar beautifully captures the depth, range, and profound impact of his philosophy of action.' Neil Walker, University of Edinburgh
'This is a fascinating book, providing an absorbing account of the character of Neil MacCormick through his life as a political activist and academic … of particular interest to myself was the role Neil [MacCormick] played in the difficult period of the 1980s. He was both a wise peacemaker - being central to enabling members of the '79 group to come back within the party [SNP] fold - and also a wise counsellor promoting a philosophy of good government. Del Mar's book helps us understand more clearly how Neil navigated those troubled times. Roger Mullin, The National
'MacCormick's significance is beautifully described in an absorbing new book by Professor Maksymilian Del Mar … At a time of worrying polarisation in politics in this country, what shines through - and here I draw on the book's last chapter - is MacCormick's commitment to good relations, to concepts of mutuality, reciprocity, civility, civic peace, sincerity, and cooperation; his consideration for and sympathy with others, not letting others down; inclusivity, and the search for common ground, working towards that which 'everyone can go along with', seeking benefits for all. He emphasised the importance of discourse that is mutually respectful and non-coercive, orienting ourselves 'towards each other'.' John Sturrock, The Scotsman
'MacCormick's significance is beautifully described in an absorbing new book by Professor Maksymilian Del Mar … At a time of worrying polarisation in politics in this country, what shines through … is MacCormick's commitment to good relations, to concepts of mutuality, reciprocity, civility, civic peace, sincerity, and cooperation; his consideration for and sympathy with others, not letting others down; inclusivity, and the search for common ground.' John Sturrock KC, The Scotsman
'The book captures the intellect, decency and bonhomie of a truly great man.' Kenny MacAskill, The Scotsman