Justice and Law in Discworld Books
Examinations of legal systems, justice, fairness, and ethical decision-making.
Featured in 5 books
Best Discworld Books About Justice and Law
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Guards! Guards!
The cynical, downtrodden City Watch of Ankh-Morpork faces off against a dragon summoned by power-hungry conspirators. Led by Captain Vimes, they must overcome incompetence to protect their city.
Examines authority, justice, and civic responsibility, satirizing the complacency of institutions and the public's desire for simplistic solutions.
Main characters: sam vimes, carrot ironfoundersson, sybil ramkin, nobby nobbs, fred colon, lord vetinari and lupine wonse
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Men at Arms
Captain Vimes and the expanding City Watch investigate a mysterious new invention a lethal "gonne" which threatens stability in Ankh-Morpork. Issues of race, integration, and justice loom large.
Discusses prejudice, integration, and social reform, emphasizing the value of diversity and challenging entrenched biases.
Main characters: sam vimes, carrot ironfoundersson, angua, detritus, cuddy, edward d eath, sybil ramkin and lord vetinari
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Feet of Clay
Vimes investigates an assassination attempt on Lord Vetinari involving golems, the city's clay workers. The mystery reveals deep societal tensions in the city's hierarchy.
Explores free will, class struggle, and the ethics of artificial intelligence, raising questions about what it truly means to be "alive."
Main characters: sam vimes, carrot ironfoundersson, angua, cheery littlebottom, dorfl, lord vetinari and detritus
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Night Watch
Commander Vimes is sent back in time during a rebellion in Ankh-Morpork. He must mentor his younger self and maintain history without disrupting his personal future.
An introspective look at morality, justice, personal integrity, and the inevitability of history repeating itself.
Main characters: sam vimes, carcer dun, reg shoe, rosie palm and lord snapcase
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Snuff
Vimes investigates crimes against goblins in the countryside, confronting entrenched prejudice and fighting for justice.
Tackles systemic prejudice, colonial attitudes, and the fight for civil rights and dignity, underscoring justice as an active, persistent choice.
Main characters: sam vimes, sybil ramkin, willikins, chief constable feeney upshot, stratford and tears of the mushroom