Hans Kelsen and the Pure Theory of Law

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...

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Industrias Culturais (Universidade de Coimbra)
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2024-10-30
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https://doi.org/10.58079/12lhe
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Law and Political Science
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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...

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