Krygier and Selznick and the rule of law

During the same period that Martin Krygier published several of his most important articles on the rule of law, he was also at work on an ambitious interpretation of the social theory of the U.S. sociologist, Philip Selznick (1919-2010). In the resulting volume, 'Philip Selznick: Ideals in the...

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Published in:Hague journal on the rule of law : HJRL 2019-11, Vol.11 (2/3), p.307-313
Main Author: Lieberman, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambition
DEMOCRACY
Essay
Fundamentals of Law
Intellectual development
Interpretation and construction
Krygier, Martin
Law
Law and Criminolgy
Legal ethics
Legal History
Legal studies
Philosophy
Philosophy of Law
Public International Law
RULE OF LAW
Selznick, Philip
Social aspects
Sociologists
SOCIOLOGY
Theories of Law
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Summary:During the same period that Martin Krygier published several of his most important articles on the rule of law, he was also at work on an ambitious interpretation of the social theory of the U.S. sociologist, Philip Selznick (1919-2010). In the resulting volume, 'Philip Selznick: Ideals in the World' (2012), Krygier generously acknowledged Selznick's influence on his own intellectual development and emphasized the importance of Selznick's treatment of the rule of law. My essay considers Krygier and Selznick's distinctive commitments to studying the rule of law as both moral ideal and social institution shaped by extralegal forces. Following a brief survey of Selznick's contributions, I consider elements of commonality and contrast in their common concern to recognize the limits and vindicate the promise of the rule of law.
ISSN:1876-4045
1876-4053
DOI:10.1007/s40803-019-00110-5