François Gény

François Gény was a prominent French legal scholar known for developing a method called "new legal thinking" in the early 20th century. He emphasized that judges should interpret laws flexibly and contextually, considering the social reality and intent behind legislation, rather than strictly following rigid legal codes. Gény believed law should adapt to societal changes and prioritized the spirit of the law over its literal wording. His ideas influenced modern legal philosophy by encouraging judicial discretion and a more humane, realistic approach to applying the law.