Gustav Radbruch

Gustav Radbruch was a German legal philosopher who argued that law should not just be about rules but also reflect justice and morality. He is known for his concept of the "Radbruch Formula," which states that laws that are extremely unjust lack legal validity. Radbruch believed that legal systems must strive for a balance between legal certainty and ethical values, especially in the aftermath of injustices like those committed during the Nazi regime. His work emphasizes the importance of integrating moral considerations into the understanding and practice of law.