Exploring the critical relationship between conversion and communication in legal thinking, this book delves into the interplay of language with legal texts, judgments, and concepts. It emphasizes that jurists must navigate shifting social behaviors and political landscapes, reflecting the dynamic nature of law in contemporary culture. The work addresses the complexities of wisdom versus automatism, individual privacy versus social norms, and philosophical reflections on the ongoing transformations within the legal field in the 21st century.
Understanding the legal field as instrumental to democracy involves prioritizing research on dispute resolution, which reveals how differing individual views can be reconciled. This research is essential for conflict analysis and contributes to a dynamic understanding of democracy and law. It emphasizes how individuals with varying conceptions of the good can coexist within their communities. Interdisciplinary scientific research—spanning communication, economics, psychology, history, political theory, and philosophy—aligns with legal theory to analyze how individuals are influenced by their perspectives and institutions. This analysis aims to equip society with effective means to resolve conflicts and enhance legal awareness.
Such research aligns with empathy-oriented education, fostering an understanding of diverse conflict positions and the comprehensive views that shape them. It promotes an affective education that examines the emotional mechanisms underlying societal and interpersonal disputes, alongside their legal or alternative resolutions. A clinical education component offers interactive simulations that illustrate how individual perspectives influence conflict positions and how legal institutions address disputes. Ultimately, the effectiveness of legal solutions hinges on an affective legal analysis, where legal and civic education, through narrative and simulation, work together to cultivate a more empathetic and
Jan M. Broekman, Professor emeritus of Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory at the Catholic University of Leuven and of Philosophy and Medical Ethics at the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam, has gained international recognition for his contributions to legal anthropology, legal theory, and the philosophy of law and medicine. This Festschrift highlights key themes from his work, particularly the connections between legal, medical, and moral discourse, along with their implications in technology, politics, and anthropology. The diverse authors approach their topics from various scientific and cultural perspectives, offering well-documented insights into issues in countries such as Germany, Brazil, Chile, Italy, Belgium, and the United States. The contributions center on the core themes of legal modernism and post-modernism, emphasizing the underlying assumption of a discursive unity in thinking, acting, and talking. They explore fundamental questions related to language and reality, being and mimesis, as well as norms, rights, and facts. These discussions are linked to pressing issues in healthcare, European politics, and economics. The collection reflects significant developments in contemporary legal, medical, and philosophical debates, providing valuable perspectives on the future direction of law in society.
