Philosophy of Law and Theory of Law
- concerned with what law is and what it ought to be
- also concerned with normative principles, what should punishment entail, etc
- incorporates natural law,
- large scope, no singular definition
- ”grammar of law”
etymology Latin juris + prudentia (legitimate) + (expertise)
what does it do
- examines existing laws in the framework
- tries to understand the nature, sources, and purpose of law.
- examines legal concepts such as rights, justice, and legal systems
- examines the relationship between law and morality, society, and the individual.