Teoria generale del diritto - eng

General Theory of Law (ENG)

Working Language

Italian

Contents of the Course

This course aims to provide an advanced level of knowledge on the basic notions that belong to analytic general theory of law. We will analyze the following notions: “individual right”, “duty”, “validity”, “repeal”, “competence”, “legal system”, “legal order”, “fundamental legal position”, “legal norm”, “consistency”, “completeness”.

Textbooks

- F. Poggi, Concetti Teorici Fondamentali, ETS, Milano, 2013; pp. 23-218.

- G.B. Ratti, Studi sulla Logica del Diritto e sulla Scienza Giuridica, Marcial Pons, Madrid, 2013.

Educational Aims

This course aims to provide an advanced level of knowledge on the basic notions that belong to analytic general theory of law.

Prerequisite

None.

Teaching Methods

The lectures will be structured as seminars and will encourage an active participation of the students.

Further information

Attendance is not compulsory.

Assessment Criteria

Students shall pass an oral examination. Alternative kinds of examination could be assigned to attending students (for instance: accomplish a research task on a specific topic, and present the scientific results).

Full Program

We will analyze the following notions: “individual right”, “duty”, “validity”, “repeal”, “competence”, “legal system”, “legal order”, “fundamental legal position”, “legal norm”, “consistency”, “completeness”.