Methodology of Law and Methodology of Legal Scholarship is a book that results from the endeavour to revive and advance the discussion on legal methodology in Europe. Although the methodology of law and legal scholarship periodically attracts scholarly attention, no major comprehensive comparative research has systematically examined its current state across the European continental legal system. To address this gap, the editors of the present volume have brought together eminent experts in legal theory and legal methodology. The analysis not only maps the current state of the art but also contributes to a broader reassessment of what legal methodology means in various national traditions and suggests potential directions for its evolution.
What’s in this book:
To guide the authors, the editors proposed a general framework for the national reports. Each chapter was intended to address three primary questions:
How this will help you:
While authors have done their best to adhere to this structure, the diversity of national practices necessitated some adaptations to the local legal context. These variations reflect differences in terminology, analytical depth, and philosophical background. Each chapter, however, provides invaluable insight into national approaches and serves as a starting point for shaping a universal European legal methodology grounded in local traditions.
