Theories and Law & Schools of Jurisprudence – Flashcards

Evaluation of legal theories and schools of jurisprudence indicates that there are some elements of each theory and methodology of thought in the current American legal system.

theory developed by the "Father of Sociology" which postulates that laws develop out of society's consensus of what is right and wrong

theory based on Marx's assertion that laws are a reflection of the interest or ideology of the ruling classes and manifestations of ongoing class conflicts1.

group with control of industrial production 2.

working classes

theory developed by the great English legal analyst Sir William Blackstone, which posits that two categories of crime exist

acts that are crimes because they are inherently evil

acts determined to be crimes by society

school of jurisprudential thought that teaches that laws are based on morality and ethics and that people have natural rights1.Moral Theory of Law - basis for Natural Law School, states that laws are based upon the moral code of society2.reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution

school of jurisprudence that states that laws are merely the accumulation of a society's social traditions; laws evolve to accommodate changes in society

school of jurisprudence that asters that laws are based on logic; emotions, popular opinions, and changing values hold little relevance

school of jurisprudence holding that laws are a way of achieving social goals

- social theorists who view laws as a way to shape social behavior

school of jurisprudence that posits that the legal system perpetuates social inequality and oppression of those without power; adherents are referred to as "the Crits"

school of jurisprudence that posits that the legal system perpetuates society's oppression and control over women; adherents are referred to as "the Fem-Crits"