M. Duguit

Lucien M. Duguit was a French legal theorist who explored the idea that law is rooted in the social needs and functions of a community. He believed that laws reflect the collective interests and ensure social order, rather than just individual rights or state power. Duguit emphasized that legal rules develop to serve the common good, emphasizing the importance of social solidarity. His approach shifted focus from formal legal procedures to understanding law as a way society maintains stability and addresses its collective needs.