Theory of Legal Norms
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Theory of Legal Norms is a foundational work in legal philosophy that systematically analyzes the structure, validity, and function of legal rules within a normative system.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Pure Theory of Law | 1 |
| Theory of Legal Norms canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Theory of Legal Norms Context triple: [Norberto Bobbio, notableWork, Theory of Legal Norms]
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A.
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law is a foundational legal-philosophical text by Roscoe Pound that systematically explores the nature, purposes, and methods of law within society.
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B.
The Paradoxes of Legal Science
The Paradoxes of Legal Science is a 1928 jurisprudential treatise by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo that explores the philosophical tensions and logical contradictions within legal reasoning and doctrine.
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C.
The Problems of Jurisprudence
The Problems of Jurisprudence is a influential book by legal scholar Richard Posner that critically examines and challenges traditional theories of law and legal reasoning.
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D.
Social Control Through Law
Social Control Through Law is a seminal legal theory book by Roscoe Pound that explores how law functions as a tool for regulating behavior and maintaining social order.
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E.
Elements of International Law
Elements of International Law is a foundational 19th-century treatise that systematically codified and explained the principles and practices of public international law.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Theory of Legal Norms Target entity description: Theory of Legal Norms is a foundational work in legal philosophy that systematically analyzes the structure, validity, and function of legal rules within a normative system.
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A.
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law is a foundational legal-philosophical text by Roscoe Pound that systematically explores the nature, purposes, and methods of law within society.
-
B.
The Paradoxes of Legal Science
The Paradoxes of Legal Science is a 1928 jurisprudential treatise by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo that explores the philosophical tensions and logical contradictions within legal reasoning and doctrine.
-
C.
The Problems of Jurisprudence
The Problems of Jurisprudence is a influential book by legal scholar Richard Posner that critically examines and challenges traditional theories of law and legal reasoning.
-
D.
Social Control Through Law
Social Control Through Law is a seminal legal theory book by Roscoe Pound that explores how law functions as a tool for regulating behavior and maintaining social order.
-
E.
Elements of International Law
Elements of International Law is a foundational 19th-century treatise that systematically codified and explained the principles and practices of public international law.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
normative theory
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philosophical work ⓘ theory of law ⓘ work on legal philosophy ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify the concept of legal validity
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distinguish legal norms from other social norms ⓘ explain how legal rules function within a normative system ⓘ provide a systematic account of legal norms ⓘ |
| analyzes |
function of legal norms
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structure of legal norms ⓘ systematic relations among legal rules ⓘ validity of legal norms ⓘ |
| concerns |
formal properties of legal rules
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normative force of law ⓘ systematic organization of legal orders ⓘ |
| describes |
criteria for identifying legal norms
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criteria for the validity of legal norms ⓘ functions of legal norms in guiding behavior ⓘ legal rules as elements of a normative system ⓘ role of authority in creating legal norms ⓘ role of sanctions in legal norms ⓘ |
| examines |
concept of a legal system as a set of norms
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conflicts between legal norms ⓘ derivation of norms from higher-level norms ⓘ logical relations between norms ⓘ normative consequences of legal rules ⓘ systematization of legal rules ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
legal philosophy
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normative legal theory ⓘ philosophy of law ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
concept of legal validity
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conditions of norm applicability ⓘ distinction between validity and efficacy of norms ⓘ hierarchy of legal norms ⓘ logical structure of legal rules ⓘ normative systems ⓘ normative systems as structured sets of rules ⓘ relationship between legal norms and moral norms ⓘ |
| hasMainSubject |
legal norms
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legal rules ⓘ |
| influences |
analytical jurisprudence
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contemporary legal theory ⓘ normative systems theory ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
hierarchy of norms
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norm conflict ⓘ normative system ⓘ validity condition ⓘ |
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