Jurisprudence - Relationship With Other Subjects PDF

JURISPRUDENCE (Mansi Trivedi) UNIT - I Relationship of Jurisprudence with other Social Sciences 1. SOCIOLOGY AND JURISPRUDENCE- There is a branch called as Sociological Jurisprudence. This branch is based on social theories. It is essentially concerned with the influen...

JURISPRUDENCE (Mansi Trivedi) UNIT - I Relationship of Jurisprudence with other Social Sciences 1. SOCIOLOGY AND JURISPRUDENCE- There is a branch called as Sociological Jurisprudence. This branch is based on social theories. It is essentially concerned with the influence of law on the society at large particularly when we talk about social welfare. The approach from sociological perspective towards law is different from a lawyer’s perspective. The study of sociology has helped Jurisprudence in its approach. Behind all legal aspects, there is always something social. 2. JURISPRUDENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY- No human science can be described properly without a thorough knowledge of Human Mind. Hence, Psychology has a close connection with Jurisprudence. Relationship of Psychology and Law is established in the branch of Criminological Jurisprudence. Both psychology and jurisprudence are interested in solving questions such as motive behind a crime, criminal personality, reasons for crime etc. 3. JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS Ethics has been defined as the science of Human Conduct. It strives for ideal Human Behavior. This is how Ethics and Jurisprudence are interconnected: a. Ideal Moral Code- This could be found in relation to Natural Law. b. Positive Moral Code- This could be found in relation to Law as the Command of the Sovereign. c. Ethics is concerned with good human conduct in the light of public opinion.  CONTD.. d. Jurisprudence is related with Positive Morality in so far as law is the instrument to assert positive ethics. e. Jurisprudence believes that Legislations must be based on ethical principles. It is not to be divorced from Human principles. f. Ethics believes that No law is good unless it is based on sound principles of human value. g. A Jurist should be adept in this science because unless he studies ethics, he won’t be able to criticize the law. 4. JURISPRUDENCE AND ECONOMICS Economics studies man’s efforts in satisfying his wants and producing and distributing wealth. Both Jurisprudence and Economics are sciences and both aim to regulate lives of the people. Both of them try to develop the society and improve life of an individual. Karl Marx was a pioneer in this regard. 5. JURISPRUDENCE AND HISTORY History studies past events. Development of Law for administration of justice becomes sound if we know the history and background of legislations and the way law has evolved. The branch is known as Historical Jurisprudence. 6. Jurisprudence and Politics- In a politically organized society, there are regulations and laws which lay down THANK YOU