The Enchantment Of Reason

“[A] brilliant and densely argued exploration. . .” - Richard Michael Fischl , Books-on-Law

“This book essentially represents a landmark in critical legal theory. . . . This diatribe against the deification of reason is well-written and well-argued. . . . It is an important book which will be useful and interesting to both students and the practitioners of law.” - Crime, Law and Social Change

"This book critiques the American legal system’s reliance on reason. Schlag maintains that the rationale of legal reason has become a manipulative vehicle of power, faith, and prejudice. He illustrates the aesthetic and ethical prejudices of rationalism, arguing that those who use and study law perpetuate their own methodological blind spots. He concludes with a discussion of how legal thinkers and actors reconcile incompatible demands for reason and law." - , Law and Social Inquiry

“Pierre Schlag is one of the most exciting and interesting legal theorists now writing and this book shows all of his considerable virtues.” - James Boyle, Washington College of Law, American University

“This is an important contribution to the genre of jurisprudential reflection. It considers some of the most difficult and sophisticated issues on the current intellectual scene and, unlike much ‘postmodern’ scholarly production, it is clear, well-argued, and often brilliantly written.” - Gary Peller, Georgetown University Law Center