Normative conflicts (antinomies) are a traditional topic in Western legal thought [1]. The term, quite broadly speaking, refers to the situations in which two legal norms, simultaneously applicable to the same state of affairs, regulate the state of affairs in … Continued
In this short video lesson, part of the Legal Fundamentals Explained (LFE) series, Pedro Moniz Lopes (University of Lisbon) reflects on the role of logic in legal thinking and explores what logic can realistically offer to legal practice. He outlines … Continued
Or: The Legal Phenomenon According to Hägerström and its Echoes in the Works of Olivecrona and Lundstedt The first part of this project explored the historical and cultural context, as well as the rejection of metaphysics, that laid and … Continued
The rapid integration of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as GPT-5, Gemini and Grok, into daily life has generated remarkable opportunities for communication, creativity, and information processing. These systems are capable of drafting text, generating code, and sustaining seemingly coherent … Continued
In this short video lesson, part of the Legal Fundamentals Explained (LFE) series, Jorge Silva Sampaio (University of Lisbon) explains how the concept of legal balancing is employed in legal reasoning. While logic plays a decisive role in identifying normative … Continued
We have already seen how logic has been applied in legal theory, in particular for the reconstruction of legal systems as deductive systems and the logical justification of legal decisions. Here, we will see in which sense the claim that … Continued
Or: Hägerström’s War on Legal on Metaphysics (or Magic!) Hans Kelsen, in the first edition of his Pure Theory of Law from 1934, recounts that, with the victory of the liberal bourgeoisie in the 19th century, an unprecedented cycle of … Continued
In this short video lesson, , part of the Legal Fundamentals Explained (LFE) series, Tiago Rodrigues Barboza (University of Lisbon) explores the relationship between truth, objectivity, and legal statements. He examines how the concept of truth relates to legal discourse … Continued
The practice of surrogacy generates significant debate within feminist and sociological circles, particularly regarding its implications for women’s autonomy and exploitation. Previously, we have briefly what is surrogacy, what are surrogacy arrangements, and different examples of legal frameworks following different … Continued
Perplexities regarding the relation between logic and law often stem from the fact that when speaking about ‘logic’, it is not clear enough what it is referred to. Broadly understood, logic is an artificial language providing forms of arguments that … Continued