The Idea of Ethical Criterion as a Counterpoint to the Crisis of Juridical Positivism

  • Jéssica Lopes Ferreira Bertotti Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - UNIVALI
  • Josemar Sidinei Soares Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - Univali
Keywords: Crisis of Juridical Positivism, Ethical Criterion, Transformation of Juridical Positivism

Abstract

Current research deals with the ethical criterion and its power to modify contemporary juridical positivism. It questions in what manner it may help in the application of law, taking into account a balance between the judge´s subjective decision and the pure application of the law within the context of a crisis in juridical positivism. The historical context of juridical positivism and its main defenders are studied. The modifications brought forth with juridical post-positivism are also verified. Current research proves that, foregrounded on Ethics, contemporary juridical positivism may be modified. The deduction method is adopted through the analysis of works by Brazilian and foreign authors dealing with philosophy and law.

Author Biographies

Jéssica Lopes Ferreira Bertotti, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - UNIVALI
Acadêmica do curso de Direito Universidade do Vale do Itajaí – UNIVALI; integrante do Grupo de Pesquisa e Extensão Paidéia do CNPQ.
Josemar Sidinei Soares, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - Univali
Doutor em Filosofia pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS; Docente dos cursos de Mestrado e Doutorado no Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciência Jurídica e graduação em Direito; Coordenador do Grupo de Pesquisa e Extensão Paidéia do CNPQ
Published
2014-06-03
Issue
Vol 16 No 1 (2014): Temática: Direito
Section
Publicações Temáticas
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