In time, however, those who studied and tried to apply Austin’s model found it too simple. Many objections were raised, among which were two that seemed fundamental.

Evidence

Austin’s model is quite beautiful in its simplicity. It asserts the first tenet of positivism, that the law is a set of rules specially selected to govern public order, and offers a simple factual test-what has the sovereign commanded?-as the sole criterion for identifying those special rules. In time, however, those who studied and tried to apply Austin’s model found it too simple. — Ronald M. Dworkin, The Model of Rules, 35 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• corroborated: 3 independent passages support this claim
• XREF: connects to: First, Austin’s key assumption that in each community a determinate group or institution can be found, which is in ultimate control of all other groups, seemed not to hold in a complex society. Political control in a modern nation is pluralistic and shifting, a matter of more or less, of compromise and cooperation and alliance, so that it is often impossible to say that any person or group has that dramatic control necessary to qualify as an Austinian sovereign.; In time, however, those who studied and tried to apply Austin’s model found it too simple. Many objections were raised, among which were two that seemed fundamental. First, Austin’s key assumption that in each community a determinate group or institution [exists that is habitually obeyed]…; Austin’s simple command test ultimately proved inadequate in application. — Ronald M. Dworkin, The Model of Rules, 35 (+2 more)

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• So Hart offers a general theory of rules that does not make their authority depend upon the physical power of their authors. If we examine the way different rules come into being, he tells us, and… (similarity 0.79)

Broader Connections

• In time, however, those who studied and tried to apply Austin’s model found it too simple. Many objections were raised, among which were two that seemed fundamental. First, Austin’s key assumption… #expands (1.00)
• Austin’s simple command test ultimately proved inadequate in application. #corroborates (0.90) — Ronald M. Dworkin, The Model of Rules, 35
• Hart points out that Austin’s view that every rule is a general command obliterates the distinction between being obliged to do something and being obligated to do it. If one is bound by a rule he… #exemplifies (0.80)
• We must pause over each of these points Hart’s distinction between primary and secondary rules and his rejection of Austin’s command theory, and then note how they merge in Hart’s concept of law. #expands (0.60)