Hans Kelsen and the Pure Theory of Law
Year: 2024
Type: other
Abstract: Hans Kelsen (1881-1973) stands as an essential figure in legal theory, primarily associated with his Pure Theory of Law(Reine Rechtslehre), first published in 1934. The premise of the "pure theory of law" asserts that law constitutes an autonomous normative order, distinct in nature from morality, politics, religion, or economics. For Kelsen, law comprises a structured set of norms that establish a system of obligatory human behavior, sanctioned by the state. Based on this premise, Kelsen pr...
DOI: 10.58079/12lhe
Author: João Ferreira Dias
Language: English
Topic: Legal and Social Philosophy
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6936460902
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