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‘Reading Weber’s Sociology of Law’ is a review essay of Hubert Treiber’s Reading Max Weber’s Sociology of Law. It is an exploration and evaluation of Treiber’s splendid analysis of Weber’s legal philosophy. Treiber addresses the question of the dating of Weber’s manuscripts on the sociology of law and he clarifies Weber’s four stages in the development of the law and legal practices. This review essay concludes with a comparison between Treiber’s book and those by Werner Gephart and by Michel Coutu. The assessment is that Treiber’s book is an indispensable companion to the understanding of Max Weber’s sociology of law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article "Fragile sovereignty?" by Christopher Adair-Toteff discusses Georg Essen's book "Fragile Souveränität," which explores the relationship between sovereignty, theology, and freedom. Essen argues that freedom is tied to theology rather than politics, challenging the idea that the secular state can ensure liberty. The book delves into the works of Kant, Kelsen, and Schmitt, examining their perspectives on sovereignty, democracy, and the role of religion in governance. While provocative, the article suggests that Essen's book may be more of a religious sermon than a scholarly investigation, ultimately leaving the reader with more questions than answers. [Extracted from the article]

This review essay focuses on the recent two-volume Nietzsche-Kommentar which is devoted to Also Sprach Zarathustra but it utilizes the slightly earlier one on Die fröhliche Wissenschaft. This essay is centred upon four key Nietzschean themes: the death of God, the Übermensch, Zarathustra's animals, and the eternal return of the same. The works by Grätz and Kaufmann are detailed and massive commentaries on two of Nietzsche's greatest books and are recommended for all who are intent on understanding Nietzsche's philosophy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]