The Law of Anarchy

Abstract

Abstract This chapter traces the historical development of the common law. In doing so, it distinguishes the customary law and old common law from legislation and the modern common law, and goes on to show how customary law and the old common law form a body of nonpolitically generated law. It then demonstrates how a modernized version of the customary law/old common law can still function in our contemporary society, and that this law is sufficient to support a peaceful and prosperous society. Because this law does not depend on the existence of the state, it is the law of anarchy.