Reflectons on Contemporary Law and Its Role in Society and the Life of the State

Abstract

State-legal realities, as well as political and legal processes, represent one of the most complex and important public spheres, on which the life of society as a whole largely depends. Their scientific understanding is not only an objective requirement of society but also a challenging task. The theory of the state and law studies, in a generalized form, the diversity of legal systems and states—both those from the distant and not-so-distant past, as well as those existing today. If science did not study and generalize this vast historical experience, state-legal practice would either remain stagnant forever or be destroyed, as people would forget the valuable experiences and achievements of past generations. Even today, ignoring science in state-legal construction leads to numerous negative consequences.

Through the study and synthesis of practice, the theory of state and law develops concepts and explanations of state-legal phenomena, formulates scientific recommendations and conclusions, and generates new ideas. This allows not only an understanding of the essence, content, and forms of the state and law but also their skillful application for the purposes of a progressively developing society.