Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

: Introduction**
1.1 Background and Context
1.2 Problem Statement
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Scope and Limitations
1.5 Research Methodology
1.6 Structure of the Thesis

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Chapter 2

: Historical Perspectives on Legal Philosophy**
2.1 Ancient Legal Thought
2.2 Medieval Jurisprudence
2.3 Enlightenment Thinkers and the Social Contract
2.4 19th and 20th Century Legal Theory
2.5 Contemporary Trends in Legal Philosophy
2.6 Critiques of Historical Approaches
2.7 Conclusion and Summary

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Chapter 3

: The Nature of Law**
3.1 Legal Positivism
3.2 Natural Law Theory
3.3 Legal Realism
3.4 Critical Legal Studies
3.5 Feminist Jurisprudence
3.6 Postmodern and Postcolonial Perspectives
3.7 Conclusion and Summary

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Chapter 4

: Justice and Ethics**
4.1 Theories of Distributive Justice
4.2 Retributive and Restorative Justice
4.3 Legal Moralism and Paternalism
4.4 Human Rights and Justice
4.5 Intersectionality and Social Justice
4.6 Environmental Justice
4.7 Conclusion and Summary

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Chapter 5

: Legal Systems and Institutional Design**
5.1 Common Law vs. Civil Law Systems
5.2 Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
5.3 Judicial Independence and Accountability
5.4 Legal Interpretation and Adjudication
5.5 Legal Pluralism and Globalization
5.6 Challenges of Legal Reform
5.7 Conclusion and Summary