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Journal : Rechtsvinding

The Development of Law in Indonesia is Linked to Hans Kelsen's Positivism Theory Sembiring, Sungguh Raja; Putra, Heddy Permana; Kartika, Yuninda Dwi; Gustiadi, Yoga; Durahman, Dani
Rechtsvinding Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Civiliza Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/rechtsvinding.1431

Abstract

The evolution of legal theory from classical to modern periods reveals significant shifts in how law is understood and conceptualized. While earlier legal theories were strongly shaped by philosophical and political thought, modern legal theory is largely developed within frameworks constructed by legal scholars themselves. Legal positivism, particularly Hans Kelsen’s Pure Theory of Law, argues that law must be separated from non-juridical elements such as social, political, historical, and ethical factors. Nevertheless, in the Indonesian context, law cannot be viewed solely through textual norms. Its effectiveness depends on legal culture, law enforcement performance, and supporting infrastructure. This complexity demonstrates the limitations of a purely positivistic approach when applied to a multidimensional legal system. Therefore, the ongoing development of legal philosophy shows that law cannot be confined to statutory texts alone, but must be understood as a living social institution influenced by broader external factors.
Co-Authors Ade Farida, Ade Aep Suhendi Agus Awaludin Aldina Setiani Andika Pratama Apandi, Haerul Ari Wibowo Arif Wahyudin Hidayatulloh Aritonang, Hariyanto Azhari, Arie Binner Habeahan Cacan Cahyadi Christian S, Paulana Dadan Nugraha Dede Taufik, Hariang Dudu Duswara M Eddy Setiawan Fachri Rizky Fadillah Faisal Ruslan Fangky Christina Indraguna Faris Fajharika Yusmar Febilita Wulan Sari Firdaus, M. Raihan Ginanjar Safaat Giovani Anggasta Pratiwi Lambouw Gunawan, Verawati Gustiadi, Yoga Haruman, Andi Haspada, Deny Hassanah, Nurul Hernawati Hernawati Hernawati Hernawati RAS I Ketut Margayasa Ihsan Maulana Indrajaya, C. Suryaarga Ipa Rosita Kartika, Yuninda Dwi Komarudin Komarudin Kurniawan, Cecep Soleh Kurniawati, Euis Laila M. Rasyid Lidya Nivisa Yusuf Ludi Hermawan Lukmanta, Hendi Fuky M. Riksa Fritansya Gumilar Maryadi Wijaya Muhammad Hatta Muhammad Taufik Hidayah P Bunga, Dinda Panji Adam Agus Putra Paskaries, Rudolf Paulana Christian Suryamin Permana, Diki Permana, Yedi Widya Prasetia Randiana Prayitno, Sugeng Prayudi Juni Alamsyah Putra, Heddy Permana Rahmawati, Amellia Ramadlon Adi Ali Fikri Razak, Abdul Kamil Rinaldi, Ferdian Rinjani, Diliya Mariam Riza Zulfikar Ryan Fani Santosa, Agung Sartika Dewi Sembiring, Sungguh Raja Setia Gunawan, Dini Eka Sihombing, Indra Gatot sri dwiyanti Sri Mulyati Chalil Sudewo, Ari Sudrajat, Rudy Ahmad Suhardini, Eni Dasuki Suharno, Rachmat Suryawin, Paulana Christian Susanti, Rini Ayu Sutiamah, Titi Syaripudien, Bayu Tejo, Eko Susanto Wahyu Purnama Sari wawan alowi Wijaya, Dion Untung Yeti Kurniati Zarisnov Arafat