- Historical Institutionalism, Judicial Politics, Law and Political Science, Political Theory, Constitutionalism, Constitutional Theory, and 8 moreComparative Politics, Comparative Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Human Dignity, New Institutionalism, Legitimacy and Authority, Judicial review, and Law and Politicsedit
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This chapter analyzes the events around the 2011 constitution in Hungary, focussing on the struggle between the Orbán government, backed by a super-majority in parliament, and the Hungarian Constitutional Court.
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In their fight against terrorism, modern states seem to install a permanent state of exception. This chapter focuses on the role that notions connected to the Rule of Law play in key speeches delivered by two political leaders who had to... more
In their fight against terrorism, modern states seem to install a permanent state of exception. This chapter focuses on the role that notions connected to the Rule of Law play in key speeches delivered by two political leaders who had to defend exceptional measures in reaction to terrorist actions and threats: the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the
current Prime Minister of Spain, Jose Luis Zapatero. The central research question are as follows: How are the anti-terror measures justified in the speeches at hand? Are they, legally speaking, created ‘from nowhere’, or are they still related in some way to positive law?
current Prime Minister of Spain, Jose Luis Zapatero. The central research question are as follows: How are the anti-terror measures justified in the speeches at hand? Are they, legally speaking, created ‘from nowhere’, or are they still related in some way to positive law?
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In our contribution we intend to get a better grasp on the relation between Is and Ought in law and its implications for the autonomy of law and the possibility (or even necessity) of interdisciplinary research. We focus on the debate... more
In our contribution we intend to get a better grasp on the relation between Is and Ought in law and its implications for the autonomy of law and the possibility (or even necessity) of interdisciplinary research. We focus on the debate between Jellinek and Kelsen because both scholars have attempted, each in their own way, to secure the autonomy of law as an autonomous discipline.
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In their fight against terrorism, modern states seem to install a state of exception on a permanent basis. This chapter focuses on the role that notions connected to the Rule of Law play in key speeches delivered by two political leaders... more
In their fight against terrorism, modern states seem to install a state of exception on a permanent basis. This chapter focuses on the role that notions connected to the Rule of Law play in key speeches delivered by two political leaders who had to defend exceptional measures in reaction to terrorist actions and threats: the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the current Prime Minister of Spain, Jose Luis Zapatero. Central research question is: how are the anti-terror measures justified in the speeches at hand? Are they, legally speaking, created 'from nowhere' would claim, or are they still somehow connected to positive law?
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In this chapter we will first give an outline of Oakeshott’s conception of the Rule of Law (section 2). Second, Kelsen’s view on the Rechtsstaat, as developed in his Pure Theory of Law, will be sketched (section 3). Third, the two... more
In this chapter we will first give an outline of Oakeshott’s conception of the Rule of Law (section 2). Second, Kelsen’s view on the Rechtsstaat, as developed in his Pure Theory of Law, will be sketched (section 3). Third, the two conceptions will be compared (section 4). A selection of the most significant similarities and differences will be discussed. Finally, some advantages and disadvantages of both conceptions will be evaluated (section 5). In what respects can they be considered to supplement or correct each other?
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Max Weber lohnt die Lektüre – und zwar nicht nur, wenn man sich über die Moderne und ihre spezifische Rationalität aufklären lassen will, für die er üblicherweise als maßgeblicher Theoretiker gilt. In Webers Werk findet sich zudem eine... more
Max Weber lohnt die Lektüre – und zwar nicht nur, wenn man sich über die Moderne und ihre spezifische Rationalität aufklären lassen will, für die er üblicherweise als maßgeblicher Theoretiker gilt. In Webers Werk findet sich zudem eine originelle und begrifflich differenzierte Thematisierung von Emotionen, die sich von dominierenden emotionssoziologischen Ansätzen – positivistischen und konstruktivistischen – unterscheidet. Emotionen, so die These dieses Beitrags, stellen die zweite, „informelle Seite“ der Weberschen Ordnungstheorie dar. Lässt man sich darauf ein, so ergeben sich auf dieser Grundlage – im Gegensatz zu den meisten zeitgenössischen Emotionssoziologien – zahlreiche Anregungen, Emotionen auf eine für die politische Theorie produktive Weise aufzuschließen. Ein Anschauungsbeispiel soll dafür Webers Konzept eines komplexen Demokratiedesigns liefern. Dieses Konzept zielt darauf ab, die Offenheit sozialer Beziehungen als Eigenart der Politik der Moderne anzuerkennen und inst...
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The article provides an overview of the main characteristics of law, its functions and its cultural evolution through history.