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Hetcher applies his theory of norms to tort law and Internet privacy laws.
Synopsis
Using informal game theory in the analysis of norms and customs, Hetcher breaks new ground by applying his theory of norms to tort law and Internet privacy laws. This book will appeal to students and professionals in law, philosophy, and political and social theory.
Table of Contents
Part I. The Pattern Conception of Social Norms: 1. Rule conception versus pattern conception; 2. Rational norms; 3. Norm utilitarianism; 4. Predominant egoism and emergent moral relationships; 5. Moral norms; Part II. Negligent Norms: 6. The traditional rule of custom and usage; 7. Trespass and the emergence of customary easements; 8. The evidentiary rule of custom; 9. A world of dangerous social norms and customs; 10. Regulating the rule of custom to create safe social norms; 11. Jury norms and the reasonable person standard; Part III. Cyberspace Privacy Norms: 12. Harmful online personal data practices; 13. The emergence of online privacy entitlements; 14. Website privacy respect: real and feigned.