jurisprudential theories

Jurisprudential theories are ideas about the nature and purpose of law. They explore questions like what law is, how it should be interpreted, and why it matters. For example, natural law suggests laws should reflect moral principles, while legal positivism views law as rules created by authorities, regardless of morality. Others, like legal realism, focus on how laws are applied in practice. These theories help us understand the role of laws in society and guide judges, lawmakers, and citizens in making legal decisions.