(in Polish) Filozofia prawa. Realizm prawny

obligatory courses

15h, Conversation lecture

teaching methods applied: Introduction to the topic by the instructor, critical analysis of source texts, Socratic method, case study, open discussion

Legal realism is a multifaceted movement whose proponents have addressed a range of issues, from reforming legal education to reconstructing the factors that influence interpretive decisions. Importantly, the realists, who are situated in opposition to the formalist currents associated with legal positivism, have exerted a prominent influence on the latter. The course aims to demonstrate the manifold impact of legal realism on theory and philosophy, as well as on the practice of law.

Core topics include:

1. Assumptions and goals of realism as an intellectual trend.

2. Philosophical foundations.

3. Views on the nature of law and the nature of legal rights and duties.

4. Realist views on the relationship of jurisprudence to other sciences.

5. Factors affecting decision-making processes in law.

6. Role of facts and norms in legal decisions.

7. Influence of realism on legal theory and philosophy.

8. Influence of legal realism on the practice of law.

Among the topics included in the curriculum, during the first class, a group of topics will be selected in which the students will be most interested according to their research projects.

The subject is aimed at broadening the knowledge and improving the research skills of doctoral students in the theoretical and philosophical determinants of scientific research. Through the course, participants are expected to increase their understanding of the impact of legal realism on the various branches and spaces in which law operates. This knowledge is expected to broaden participants' theoretical and philosophical awareness for the benefit of their academic development. It will also be useful for the study of contemporary law.

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Knowledge: Knows and understands:

WG_1 - world achievements, covering theoretical foundations as well as general issues and selected specific issues of a given scientific or artistic discipline, to a degree allowing revision of existing paradigms

WG_2 - main development trends of the scientific or artistic disciplines which are the object of studies

WG_4 - rules for disseminating results of scientific research, also in the open access mode

WK_1 - fundamental dilemmas of modern civilization

WK_2 - economic, legal, ethical and other significant determinants of academic activity

Skills: Can

UW_2 - make a critical analysis and evaluation of the results of scientific research, expert activity and other creative works and their contribution to the development of knowledge

UK_1 - communicate on specialist topics to a degree enabling active participation in the international research community

UK_2 - disseminate the results of research activity, also in popular forms

UK_4 - participate in the scientific discourse

Social competences: Is ready to:

KK_1 - critically evaluate the achievements of a given scientific or artistic discipline

KK_3 - recognise the importance of science in solving cognitive and practical problems

KO_1 - fulfil social obligations of researchers and creators

KR_1 - maintain and develop the ethos of research and creative communities, including: conducting scientific activity independently, respecting the principle of public ownership of research results, taking into account the principles of intellectual property protection

description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the

permitted number of explained absences: Two absences allowed, no specific requirements regarding the participation in classes.

principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session): Requirements for passing the course are: attendance, preparation for classes, activity in discussions, optional: presentation using knowledge of critical analysis of the law applied to the research problem undertaken in own research.

methods for the verification of learning outcomes: oral credit with consideration of the other criteria for the passing of the course.

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