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Lon Fuller

Lon Fuller was a legal philosopher known for his ideas on the relationship between law and morality. He argued that law is not just a set of rules but a system that must adhere to certain principles, such as clarity, consistency, and fairness, to be considered legitimate. Fuller emphasized the importance of interpretative principles, suggesting that law should promote justice and reflect societal values. He is also famous for his critique of legal positivism, which separates law from moral considerations, advocating instead that the effectiveness of law relies on its alignment with ethical principles.