Jurisprudence 2016

• 9. – 10. září 2016
• Právnická fakulta MU

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The international conference "Jurisprudence 2016" will focus on current issues of jurisprudence, especially on the question of its nature as a (social) science (as “Rechtswissenschaft”) or at least as a part of the humanities. Although the discussions on the nature of jurisprudence are held continuously, the conference aims to open the space for current questions in this field. The conference will emphasize both general issues of legal science and relevant legal methodology.

Another widely debated question is whether legal science has its own specific methods. If we consider jurisprudence to be a science, it is necessary to specify a set of its scientific methods. However, there is still no generally accepted approach to the methodology of legal science. To date, there has been little agreement on which methods are at least relevant or acceptable. The conference will emphasize all these challenging opinions addressing this crucial topic.

An integral part of the debate on jurisprudence is also its connection to other disciplines. We invite not only papers dealing with the general theory of legal science but also those highlighting its connection with other disciplines. The aim of the conference is therefore not primarily on particular methods of various legal disciplines, but mainly on the legal nature of jurisprudence itself. Specific topics that we encourage speakers to explore include the following:

The nature of jurisprudence and the general methodology of jurisprudence;
Empirical methodology in jurisprudence;
Narrative methodology in jurisprudence;
Jurisprudence and humanities, especially literature studies, cultural studies, history, critical legal studies, philosophy, sociology and psychology.

The conference is organized in cooperation with CENELT - Central European Network of Legal Theorists.

Working language of the conference is English.