Special Issue on Law Theory

Law Theory focuses on the theoretical study of the propriety of law. It seeks to explain the nature of law in its most general form and provide a deeper understanding of legal reasoning and analogy, legal systems, legal institutions, and the proper application and role of law in society. The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of Law Theory.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Law Theory. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Legal formalism
• Legal interpretivism
• Legal positivism
• Legal realism
• Legal science
• Natural law
• Normative jurisprudence
• Sociological jurisprudence
• Therapeutic jurisprudence
• Utilitarianism
• Virtue jurisprudence

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Law Theory” should be selected during your submission.

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For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at blr@scirp.org.