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Q # 01: Define jurisprudence? Explain practical value of Jurisprudence. 1) Introduction The study of Jurisprudence started from Roman’s age and the Definition given by Roman jurists not quite clear. Even every jurist has his own opinion about definition of jurisprudence and limits of jurisprudence because Limits of jurisprudence relies upon nature of society of current age. In French jurisprudence refers “Case Law” but today jurisprudence has broader sense as it had understood in Austanian age. . Jurisprudence is basically the legal study of nature, study of law, legal analysis of law and explanation of existing laws as well as analysis of moral, historical and cultural values prevailed all over the world 2) Meaning of Jurisprudence The word jurisprudence is derived from Latin Word “Jurisprudentia” which means “knowledge of law” or “skills in Law” Meaning in Black’s Law dictionary The meaning of jurisprudence under black law dictionary is “Philosophy of Law” 3) Definition of Jurisprudence Jurisprudence is a study of law and legal questions in which different laws are being analyzed and explained i. Austin’s Definition: Austin defines jurisprudence as “the philosophy of positive law” positive law is such law which has been laid down by a political superior for controlling the administrative affairs. A. Criticism on Austin’s Definition Salmond’s criticism The error in Austin’s definition is that he believes that a legal principle of a specific time is only common in a single system of law and it cannot be dealt in general jurisprudence B. Definition of jurisprudence at Present Modern jurisprudence began in the 18th century and it is focusing on the study of law and legal questions of the present age furthermore, jurisprudence analyzing other disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, economics etc. It believes that laws are a product of the values of society
4) Divisions of Jurisprudence Following are the division of jurisprudence. Details are as under: 1. General Jurisprudence General jurisprudence is study and analysis of two or more laws which are common in all systems of law in all over the world 2. Particular Jurisprudence Particular jurisprudence is narrower than general jurisprudence and it is study of one particular system of law of any country as well as area too 5) Periods of Jurisprudence There is no unanimous (Mutfiqa) opinion regarding the different periods of jurisprudence. It is being discussed under the following three heads. 1. Early period In early period jurisprudence was based on moral and religious affairs which has created confusion 2. Austinian period Austin separated law from morality and defined both of two separately, that jurisprudence is body of rules which had been enforced by the rulers of the state. At that time ,scope of jurisprudence was limited to the study of the concept of positive law 3. Modern period At present ,there is a tendency to widen the scope of jurisprudence, present view is that scope of jurisprudence can’t be limited Jurisprudence analyzing other disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, economics etc. It believes that laws are a product of the values of society Modern view of P.B Mukherjee Jurisprudence is analyzing political, social, economic and cultural ideas. It describes the relation of a man with state and society Modern view of Lord Radcliffe Jurisprudence is a part of history, a part of economic and sociology, a part of ethics and philosophy of life