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"Legal theory is science, not volition. It is knowledge of what the law is, not of what the law ought to be." It was said by:
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Kelsen’s theory is focused on understanding law without blending personal opinions or political ideals.
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Feb 10, 2026
Jerome Frank
Salmond
Kelsen
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Step 1: Review Kelsen's contributions.
- Kelsen's pure theory of law posits that legal study should focus on the law as it exists, objectively, rather than on normative judgments of what it ought to be.
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