Methodological programmes in the philosophy of law

Abstract

The article identifies the main methodological programmes that are used in the philosophy of law. It also shows diversity and historical continuity of methodological programmes in the theory and philosophy of law. The idea is that at various stages of the formation of legal systems there can be used various methodological approaches with a different degree of efficiency. Currently prevailing is the eclectic methodology in the philosophy of law.

Keywords

• philosophy of law
• methodology
• methodological programme
• integrative methodological programme
• eclectic methodological programme