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Social Theory of Law

Social Theory of Law. Assistant Professor Dr Myra Williamson KILAW Fall semester 2013. Frequently used terms. During the lectures over the coming weeks, you will be introduced to new ideas and vocabulary Here are a few words, and their meanings, that you will hear

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Social Theory of Law

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  1. Social Theory of Law Assistant Professor Dr Myra Williamson KILAW Fallsemester 2013

  2. Frequently used terms • During the lectures over the coming weeks, you will be introduced to new ideas and vocabulary • Here are a few words, and their meanings, that you will hear • Take some time to translate and consider the meaning of these words if they are new to you • We will add to this as we go • Note: the word is at the top of each slide, the definition/meaning is in the body of the slide • When a word is in bold, that word is also separately defined on its own slide

  3. Social theory • Social theories are theoretical frameworks which are used to study and interpret social phenomena within a particular school of thought.

  4. School of thought • The point of view held by a particular group: "We have many schools of thought in the intelligence services"(Tom Clancy). • A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school • Usually ends with “…ism”

  5. Theory • A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena. • The branch of a science or art consisting of its explanatory statements, accepted principles, and methods of analysis, as opposed to practice: a fine musician who had never studied theory.

  6. Theoretical • Of, relating to, or based on theory. • Restricted to theory; not practical: eg. theoretical physics. • Given to theorizing; speculative. • Synonyms: theoretical, abstract, academic, hypothetical, speculative

  7. Sociology • The science or study of the origin, development, organization, and functioning of human society. • The study of social problems.

  8. Ideology • The body of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual, group, class, or culture. • A set of doctrines or beliefs that form the basis of a political, economic, or other system. • The body of doctrines, philosophical bases, symbols, etc., associated with a particular social or political movement, large group, or individual.

  9. Jurisprudence • The philosophy or science of law. • Philosophy = the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

  10. Jurisprudence cont’d… • Asks questions such as: • What is law? • Where does law come from? • Why do we obey law? • Punishment? • For the good of society? • What is “good” law? • Discuss

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